Ta’anit Bechorot 996 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4756
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4756 occurred 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 993 | 12 Nisan 4753 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 994 | 14 Nisan 4754 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 995 | 14 Nisan 4755 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 996 | 14 Nisan 4756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 997 | 14 Nisan 4757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 998 | 14 Nisan 4758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 999 | 14 Nisan 4759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1000 | 14 Nisan 4760 |
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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