Ta’anit Bechorot 9266 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13026
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13026 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 9263 | 14 Nisan 13023 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9264 | 14 Nisan 13024 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9265 | 12 Nisan 13025 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9266 | 14 Nisan 13026 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9267 | 14 Nisan 13027 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9268 | 12 Nisan 13028 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9269 | 14 Nisan 13029 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9270 | 14 Nisan 13030 |
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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