Ta’anit Bechorot 7836 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11596
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11596 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 7833 | 14 Nisan 11593 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7834 | 12 Nisan 11594 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7835 | 14 Nisan 11595 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7836 | 14 Nisan 11596 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7837 | 12 Nisan 11597 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7838 | 14 Nisan 11598 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7839 | 14 Nisan 11599 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7840 | 14 Nisan 11600 |
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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