Ta’anit Bechorot 8356 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12116
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12116 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 8353 | 14 Nisan 12113 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8354 | 14 Nisan 12114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8355 | 12 Nisan 12115 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8356 | 14 Nisan 12116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8357 | 14 Nisan 12117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8358 | 14 Nisan 12118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8359 | 14 Nisan 12119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8360 | 14 Nisan 12120 |
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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