Ta’anit Bechorot 1208 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4968
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4968 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 1205 | 14 Nisan 4965 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1206 | 12 Nisan 4966 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1207 | 14 Nisan 4967 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1208 | 14 Nisan 4968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1209 | 12 Nisan 4969 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1210 | 14 Nisan 4970 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1211 | 14 Nisan 4971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1212 | 14 Nisan 4972 |
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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