Ta’anit Bechorot 9406 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13166
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13166 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 9403 | 14 Nisan 13163 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9404 | 14 Nisan 13164 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9405 | 14 Nisan 13165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9406 | 14 Nisan 13166 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9407 | 14 Nisan 13167 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9408 | 14 Nisan 13168 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9409 | 14 Nisan 13169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9410 | 14 Nisan 13170 |
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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