Ta’anit Bechorot 7096 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10856
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10856 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 7093 | 12 Nisan 10853 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7094 | 14 Nisan 10854 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7095 | 14 Nisan 10855 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7096 | 12 Nisan 10856 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7097 | 14 Nisan 10857 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7098 | 14 Nisan 10858 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7099 | 14 Nisan 10859 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7100 | 12 Nisan 10860 |
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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