Ta’anit Bechorot 1826 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5586

Fast of the First Born ✡️

Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5586 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Ta’anit Bechorot 1823 14 Nisan 5583
Ta’anit Bechorot 1824 14 Nisan 5584
Ta’anit Bechorot 1825 12 Nisan 5585
Ta’anit Bechorot 1826 14 Nisan 5586
Ta’anit Bechorot 1827 14 Nisan 5587
Ta’anit Bechorot 1828 12 Nisan 5588
Ta’anit Bechorot 1829 14 Nisan 5589
Ta’anit Bechorot 1830 14 Nisan 5590

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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The Jewish Holidays
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