Ta’anit Bechorot 7946 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11706
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11706 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 7943 | 14 Nisan 11703 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7944 | 14 Nisan 11704 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7945 | 14 Nisan 11705 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7946 | 14 Nisan 11706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7947 | 14 Nisan 11707 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7948 | 14 Nisan 11708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7949 | 14 Nisan 11709 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7950 | 14 Nisan 11710 |
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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