Ta’anit Bechorot 1608 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5368
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5368 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 1605 | 12 Nisan 5365 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1606 | 14 Nisan 5366 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1607 | 14 Nisan 5367 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1608 | 14 Nisan 5368 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1609 | 12 Nisan 5369 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1610 | 14 Nisan 5370 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1611 | 14 Nisan 5371 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1612 | 14 Nisan 5372 |
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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