Ta’anit Bechorot 1628 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5388
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5388 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 1625 | 14 Nisan 5385 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1626 | 14 Nisan 5386 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1627 | 14 Nisan 5387 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1628 | 14 Nisan 5388 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1629 | 12 Nisan 5389 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1630 | 14 Nisan 5390 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1631 | 14 Nisan 5391 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1632 | 14 Nisan 5392 |
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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