Ta’anit Bechorot 1248 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5008
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5008 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 1245 | 14 Nisan 5005 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1246 | 14 Nisan 5006 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1247 | 14 Nisan 5007 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1248 | 14 Nisan 5008 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1249 | 14 Nisan 5009 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1250 | 14 Nisan 5010 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1251 | 14 Nisan 5011 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1252 | 14 Nisan 5012 |
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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