Ta’anit Bechorot 926 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4686
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4686 occurred 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 923 | 14 Nisan 4683 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 924 | 14 Nisan 4684 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 925 | 14 Nisan 4685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 926 | 14 Nisan 4686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 927 | 14 Nisan 4687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 928 | 14 Nisan 4688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 929 | 14 Nisan 4689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 930 | 14 Nisan 4690 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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