Ta’anit Bechorot 8916 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12676
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12676 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 8913 | 14 Nisan 12673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8914 | 14 Nisan 12674 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8915 | 14 Nisan 12675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8916 | 14 Nisan 12676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8917 | 14 Nisan 12677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8918 | 14 Nisan 12678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8919 | 14 Nisan 12679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8920 | 12 Nisan 12680 |
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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