Ta’anit Bechorot 1468 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5228
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5228 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 1465 | 14 Nisan 5225 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1466 | 14 Nisan 5226 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1467 | 14 Nisan 5227 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1468 | 14 Nisan 5228 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1469 | 14 Nisan 5229 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1470 | 14 Nisan 5230 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1471 | 14 Nisan 5231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1472 | 14 Nisan 5232 |
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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