Ta’anit Bechorot 1318 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5078
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5078 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 1315 | 14 Nisan 5075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1316 | 14 Nisan 5076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1317 | 14 Nisan 5077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1318 | 14 Nisan 5078 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1319 | 14 Nisan 5079 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1320 | 14 Nisan 5080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1321 | 14 Nisan 5081 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1322 | 14 Nisan 5082 |
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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