Ta’anit Bechorot 8896 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12656
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12656 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 8893 | 14 Nisan 12653 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8894 | 14 Nisan 12654 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8895 | 14 Nisan 12655 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8896 | 12 Nisan 12656 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8897 | 14 Nisan 12657 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8898 | 14 Nisan 12658 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8899 | 14 Nisan 12659 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8900 | 12 Nisan 12660 |
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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