Ta’anit Bechorot 1428 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5188
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5188 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 1425 | 14 Nisan 5185 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1426 | 14 Nisan 5186 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1427 | 14 Nisan 5187 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1428 | 14 Nisan 5188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1429 | 12 Nisan 5189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1430 | 14 Nisan 5190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1431 | 14 Nisan 5191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1432 | 14 Nisan 5192 |
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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