Ta’anit Bechorot 7666 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11426
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11426 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 7663 | 14 Nisan 11423 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7664 | 14 Nisan 11424 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7665 | 12 Nisan 11425 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7666 | 14 Nisan 11426 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7667 | 14 Nisan 11427 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7668 | 14 Nisan 11428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7669 | 14 Nisan 11429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7670 | 14 Nisan 11430 |
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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