Ta’anit Bechorot 8106 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11866
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11866 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 8103 | 14 Nisan 11863 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8104 | 14 Nisan 11864 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8105 | 14 Nisan 11865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8106 | 14 Nisan 11866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8107 | 14 Nisan 11867 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8108 | 12 Nisan 11868 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8109 | 14 Nisan 11869 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8110 | 14 Nisan 11870 |
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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