Ta’anit Bechorot 736 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4496
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4496 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 733 | 14 Nisan 4493 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 734 | 14 Nisan 4494 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 735 | 14 Nisan 4495 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 736 | 14 Nisan 4496 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 737 | 14 Nisan 4497 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 738 | 14 Nisan 4498 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 739 | 12 Nisan 4499 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 740 | 14 Nisan 4500 |
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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