Ta’anit Bechorot 7196 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10956
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10956 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 7193 | 14 Nisan 10953 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7194 | 12 Nisan 10954 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7195 | 14 Nisan 10955 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7196 | 14 Nisan 10956 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7197 | 14 Nisan 10957 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7198 | 12 Nisan 10958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7199 | 14 Nisan 10959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7200 | 14 Nisan 10960 |
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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