Ta’anit Bechorot 148 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3908
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3908 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 145 | 14 Nisan 3905 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 146 | 14 Nisan 3906 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 147 | 12 Nisan 3907 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 148 | 14 Nisan 3908 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 149 | 14 Nisan 3909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 150 | 14 Nisan 3910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 151 | 14 Nisan 3911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 152 | 14 Nisan 3912 |
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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