Ta’anit Bechorot 8716 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12476
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12476 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 8713 | 14 Nisan 12473 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8714 | 14 Nisan 12474 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8715 | 14 Nisan 12475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8716 | 14 Nisan 12476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8717 | 14 Nisan 12477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8718 | 14 Nisan 12478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8719 | 14 Nisan 12479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8720 | 12 Nisan 12480 |
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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