Ta’anit Bechorot 8156 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11916
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11916 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 8153 | 14 Nisan 11913 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8154 | 14 Nisan 11914 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8155 | 12 Nisan 11915 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8156 | 14 Nisan 11916 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8157 | 14 Nisan 11917 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8158 | 14 Nisan 11918 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8159 | 12 Nisan 11919 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8160 | 14 Nisan 11920 |
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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