Ta’anit Bechorot 7436 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11196
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11196 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 7433 | 14 Nisan 11193 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7434 | 14 Nisan 11194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7435 | 14 Nisan 11195 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7436 | 14 Nisan 11196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7437 | 14 Nisan 11197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7438 | 12 Nisan 11198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7439 | 14 Nisan 11199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7440 | 14 Nisan 11200 |
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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