Ta’anit Bechorot 9826 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13586
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13586 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 9823 | 14 Nisan 13583 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9824 | 14 Nisan 13584 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9825 | 14 Nisan 13585 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9826 | 14 Nisan 13586 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9827 | 14 Nisan 13587 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9828 | 14 Nisan 13588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9829 | 14 Nisan 13589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9830 | 14 Nisan 13590 |
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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