Ta’anit Bechorot 6996 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10756
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10756 occurs at dawn 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 6993 | 14 Nisan 10753 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6994 | 14 Nisan 10754 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6995 | 12 Nisan 10755 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6996 | 14 Nisan 10756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6997 | 14 Nisan 10757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6998 | 14 Nisan 10758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6999 | 14 Nisan 10759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7000 | 14 Nisan 10760 |
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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