Ta’anit Bechorot 1648 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5408
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5408 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 1645 | 14 Nisan 5405 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1646 | 14 Nisan 5406 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1647 | 14 Nisan 5407 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1648 | 14 Nisan 5408 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1649 | 12 Nisan 5409 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1650 | 14 Nisan 5410 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1651 | 14 Nisan 5411 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1652 | 12 Nisan 5412 |
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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