Ta’anit Bechorot 8236 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11996
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11996 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 8233 | 12 Nisan 11993 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8234 | 14 Nisan 11994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8235 | 14 Nisan 11995 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8236 | 14 Nisan 11996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8237 | 12 Nisan 11997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8238 | 14 Nisan 11998 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8239 | 14 Nisan 11999 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8240 | 14 Nisan 12000 |
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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