Ta’anit Bechorot 1708 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5468
Hebcal does not take into account a correction of ten days that was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII known as the Gregorian Reformation. [1]
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5468 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1705 | 14 Nisan 5465 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1706 | 14 Nisan 5466 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1707 | 12 Nisan 5467 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1708 | 14 Nisan 5468 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1709 | 14 Nisan 5469 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1710 | 14 Nisan 5470 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1711 | 14 Nisan 5471 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1712 | 14 Nisan 5472 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.