Ta’anit Bechorot 1168 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4928
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4928 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 1165 | 14 Nisan 4925 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1166 | 14 Nisan 4926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1167 | 14 Nisan 4927 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1168 | 14 Nisan 4928 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1169 | 12 Nisan 4929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1170 | 14 Nisan 4930 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1171 | 14 Nisan 4931 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1172 | 14 Nisan 4932 |
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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