Ta’anit Bechorot 866 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4626
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4626 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 863 | 14 Nisan 4623 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 864 | 12 Nisan 4624 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 865 | 14 Nisan 4625 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 866 | 14 Nisan 4626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 867 | 14 Nisan 4627 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 868 | 12 Nisan 4628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 869 | 14 Nisan 4629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 870 | 14 Nisan 4630 |
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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