Ta’anit Bechorot 9556 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13316
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13316 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 9553 | 14 Nisan 13313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9554 | 14 Nisan 13314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9555 | 14 Nisan 13315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9556 | 14 Nisan 13316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9557 | 14 Nisan 13317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9558 | 14 Nisan 13318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9559 | 14 Nisan 13319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9560 | 14 Nisan 13320 |
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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