Ta’anit Bechorot 8416 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12176
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12176 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 8413 | 14 Nisan 12173 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8414 | 14 Nisan 12174 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8415 | 14 Nisan 12175 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8416 | 14 Nisan 12176 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8417 | 14 Nisan 12177 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8418 | 14 Nisan 12178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8419 | 14 Nisan 12179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8420 | 14 Nisan 12180 |
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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