Ta’anit Bechorot 1048 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4808
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4808 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 1045 | 14 Nisan 4805 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1046 | 14 Nisan 4806 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1047 | 14 Nisan 4807 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1048 | 14 Nisan 4808 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1049 | 14 Nisan 4809 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1050 | 14 Nisan 4810 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1051 | 14 Nisan 4811 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1052 | 14 Nisan 4812 |
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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