Ta’anit Bechorot 9996 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13756
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13756 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 9993 | 14 Nisan 13753 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9994 | 14 Nisan 13754 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9995 | 14 Nisan 13755 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9996 | 14 Nisan 13756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9997 | 14 Nisan 13757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9998 | 14 Nisan 13758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9999 | 14 Nisan 13759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 10000 | 14 Nisan 13760 |
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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