Ta’anit Bechorot 7926 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11686
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11686 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 7923 | 14 Nisan 11683 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7924 | 14 Nisan 11684 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7925 | 14 Nisan 11685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7926 | 14 Nisan 11686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7927 | 14 Nisan 11687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7928 | 14 Nisan 11688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7929 | 14 Nisan 11689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7930 | 14 Nisan 11690 |
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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