Ta’anit Bechorot 9706 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13466
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13466 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 9703 | 14 Nisan 13463 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9704 | 14 Nisan 13464 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9705 | 14 Nisan 13465 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9706 | 14 Nisan 13466 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9707 | 14 Nisan 13467 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9708 | 12 Nisan 13468 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9709 | 14 Nisan 13469 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9710 | 14 Nisan 13470 |
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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