Ta’anit Bechorot 9196 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12956
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12956 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 9193 | 14 Nisan 12953 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9194 | 12 Nisan 12954 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9195 | 14 Nisan 12955 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9196 | 14 Nisan 12956 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9197 | 12 Nisan 12957 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9198 | 14 Nisan 12958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9199 | 14 Nisan 12959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9200 | 14 Nisan 12960 |
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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