Ta’anit Bechorot 1408 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5168
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5168 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 1405 | 12 Nisan 5165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1406 | 14 Nisan 5166 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1407 | 14 Nisan 5167 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1408 | 14 Nisan 5168 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1409 | 12 Nisan 5169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1410 | 14 Nisan 5170 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1411 | 14 Nisan 5171 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1412 | 14 Nisan 5172 |
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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