Ta’anit Bechorot 8926 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12686
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12686 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 8923 | 12 Nisan 12683 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8924 | 14 Nisan 12684 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8925 | 14 Nisan 12685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8926 | 14 Nisan 12686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8927 | 12 Nisan 12687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8928 | 14 Nisan 12688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8929 | 14 Nisan 12689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8930 | 14 Nisan 12690 |
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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