Ta’anit Bechorot 696 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4456
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4456 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 693 | 14 Nisan 4453 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 694 | 14 Nisan 4454 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 695 | 14 Nisan 4455 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 696 | 14 Nisan 4456 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 697 | 14 Nisan 4457 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 698 | 14 Nisan 4458 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 699 | 14 Nisan 4459 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 700 | 14 Nisan 4460 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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