Ta’anit Bechorot 886 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4646
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4646 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 883 | 14 Nisan 4643 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 884 | 14 Nisan 4644 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 885 | 14 Nisan 4645 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 886 | 14 Nisan 4646 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 887 | 14 Nisan 4647 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 888 | 12 Nisan 4648 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 889 | 14 Nisan 4649 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 890 | 14 Nisan 4650 |
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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