Ta’anit Bechorot 666 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4426
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4426 occurred on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 663 | 14 Nisan 4423 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 664 | 12 Nisan 4424 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 665 | 14 Nisan 4425 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 666 | 14 Nisan 4426 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 667 | 14 Nisan 4427 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 668 | 12 Nisan 4428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 669 | 14 Nisan 4429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 670 | 14 Nisan 4430 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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