Ta’anit Bechorot 816 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4576
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4576 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 813 | 12 Nisan 4573 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 814 | 14 Nisan 4574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 815 | 14 Nisan 4575 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 816 | 14 Nisan 4576 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 817 | 12 Nisan 4577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 818 | 14 Nisan 4578 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 819 | 14 Nisan 4579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 820 | 14 Nisan 4580 |
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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