Ta’anit Bechorot 1008 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4768
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4768 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 1005 | 14 Nisan 4765 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1006 | 12 Nisan 4766 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1007 | 14 Nisan 4767 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1008 | 14 Nisan 4768 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1009 | 14 Nisan 4769 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1010 | 14 Nisan 4770 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1011 | 14 Nisan 4771 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1012 | 14 Nisan 4772 |
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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