Ta’anit Bechorot 1368 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5128
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5128 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 1365 | 14 Nisan 5125 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1366 | 14 Nisan 5126 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1367 | 14 Nisan 5127 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1368 | 14 Nisan 5128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1369 | 14 Nisan 5129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1370 | 14 Nisan 5130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1371 | 14 Nisan 5131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1372 | 14 Nisan 5132 |
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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