Ta’anit Bechorot 7976 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11736
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11736 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 7973 | 14 Nisan 11733 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7974 | 14 Nisan 11734 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7975 | 14 Nisan 11735 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7976 | 14 Nisan 11736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7977 | 14 Nisan 11737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7978 | 14 Nisan 11738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7979 | 12 Nisan 11739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7980 | 14 Nisan 11740 |
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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