Ta’anit Bechorot 9436 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13196
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13196 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 9433 | 14 Nisan 13193 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9434 | 14 Nisan 13194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9435 | 14 Nisan 13195 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9436 | 14 Nisan 13196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9437 | 14 Nisan 13197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9438 | 14 Nisan 13198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9439 | 14 Nisan 13199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9440 | 14 Nisan 13200 |
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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