Ta’anit Bechorot 796 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4556
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4556 occurred 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 793 | 14 Nisan 4553 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 794 | 14 Nisan 4554 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 795 | 14 Nisan 4555 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 796 | 14 Nisan 4556 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 797 | 14 Nisan 4557 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 798 | 14 Nisan 4558 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 799 | 14 Nisan 4559 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 800 | 14 Nisan 4560 |
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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