Ta’anit Bechorot 1638 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5398
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5398 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 1635 | 14 Nisan 5395 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1636 | 12 Nisan 5396 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1637 | 14 Nisan 5397 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1638 | 14 Nisan 5398 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1639 | 14 Nisan 5399 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1640 | 14 Nisan 5400 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1641 | 14 Nisan 5401 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1642 | 14 Nisan 5402 |
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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