Ta’anit Bechorot 9106 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12866
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12866 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 9103 | 12 Nisan 12863 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9104 | 14 Nisan 12864 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9105 | 14 Nisan 12865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9106 | 14 Nisan 12866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9107 | 14 Nisan 12867 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9108 | 14 Nisan 12868 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9109 | 14 Nisan 12869 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9110 | 14 Nisan 12870 |
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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