Ta’anit Bechorot 108 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3868
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3868 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 105 | 14 Nisan 3865 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 106 | 14 Nisan 3866 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 107 | 14 Nisan 3867 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 108 | 14 Nisan 3868 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 109 | 14 Nisan 3869 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 110 | 14 Nisan 3870 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 111 | 14 Nisan 3871 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 112 | 14 Nisan 3872 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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