Ta’anit Bechorot 7456 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11216
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11216 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 7453 | 14 Nisan 11213 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7454 | 14 Nisan 11214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7455 | 14 Nisan 11215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7456 | 14 Nisan 11216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7457 | 14 Nisan 11217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7458 | 14 Nisan 11218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7459 | 14 Nisan 11219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7460 | 14 Nisan 11220 |
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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