Ta’anit Bechorot 7416 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11176
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11176 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 7413 | 14 Nisan 11173 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7414 | 12 Nisan 11174 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7415 | 14 Nisan 11175 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7416 | 14 Nisan 11176 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7417 | 14 Nisan 11177 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7418 | 12 Nisan 11178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7419 | 14 Nisan 11179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7420 | 14 Nisan 11180 |
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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