Ta’anit Bechorot 7896 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11656
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11656 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 7893 | 14 Nisan 11653 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7894 | 14 Nisan 11654 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7895 | 14 Nisan 11655 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7896 | 14 Nisan 11656 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7897 | 14 Nisan 11657 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7898 | 14 Nisan 11658 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7899 | 14 Nisan 11659 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7900 | 14 Nisan 11660 |
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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