Ta’anit Bechorot 9906 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13666
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13666 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 9903 | 14 Nisan 13663 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9904 | 14 Nisan 13664 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9905 | 14 Nisan 13665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9906 | 14 Nisan 13666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9907 | 14 Nisan 13667 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9908 | 14 Nisan 13668 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9909 | 14 Nisan 13669 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9910 | 14 Nisan 13670 |
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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