Ta’anit Bechorot 9756 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13516
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13516 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 9753 | 14 Nisan 13513 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9754 | 14 Nisan 13514 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9755 | 14 Nisan 13515 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9756 | 14 Nisan 13516 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9757 | 14 Nisan 13517 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9758 | 14 Nisan 13518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9759 | 12 Nisan 13519 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9760 | 14 Nisan 13520 |
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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