Ta’anit Bechorot 2106 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5866
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5866 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 2103 | 12 Nisan 5863 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2104 | 14 Nisan 5864 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2105 | 14 Nisan 5865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2106 | 14 Nisan 5866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2107 | 14 Nisan 5867 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2108 | 14 Nisan 5868 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2109 | 14 Nisan 5869 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2110 | 14 Nisan 5870 |
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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