Ta’anit Bechorot 1128 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4888
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4888 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 1125 | 14 Nisan 4885 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1126 | 14 Nisan 4886 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1127 | 14 Nisan 4887 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1128 | 12 Nisan 4888 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1129 | 14 Nisan 4889 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1130 | 14 Nisan 4890 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1131 | 14 Nisan 4891 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1132 | 14 Nisan 4892 |
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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