Ta’anit Bechorot 9036 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12796
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12796 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 9033 | 14 Nisan 12793 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9034 | 14 Nisan 12794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9035 | 14 Nisan 12795 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9036 | 14 Nisan 12796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9037 | 14 Nisan 12797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9038 | 14 Nisan 12798 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9039 | 14 Nisan 12799 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9040 | 14 Nisan 12800 |
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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