Ta’anit Bechorot 1478 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5238
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5238 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 1475 | 14 Nisan 5235 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1476 | 14 Nisan 5236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1477 | 14 Nisan 5237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1478 | 14 Nisan 5238 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1479 | 14 Nisan 5239 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1480 | 12 Nisan 5240 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1481 | 14 Nisan 5241 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1482 | 14 Nisan 5242 |
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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