Ta’anit Bechorot 8136 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11896
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11896 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 8133 | 14 Nisan 11893 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8134 | 14 Nisan 11894 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8135 | 12 Nisan 11895 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8136 | 14 Nisan 11896 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8137 | 14 Nisan 11897 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8138 | 14 Nisan 11898 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8139 | 14 Nisan 11899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8140 | 14 Nisan 11900 |
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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