Ta’anit Bechorot 9916 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13676
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13676 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 9913 | 14 Nisan 13673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9914 | 14 Nisan 13674 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9915 | 12 Nisan 13675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9916 | 14 Nisan 13676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9917 | 14 Nisan 13677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9918 | 14 Nisan 13678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9919 | 14 Nisan 13679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9920 | 14 Nisan 13680 |
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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