Ta’anit Bechorot 1718 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5478
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5478 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 1715 | 14 Nisan 5475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1716 | 14 Nisan 5476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1717 | 14 Nisan 5477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1718 | 14 Nisan 5478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1719 | 14 Nisan 5479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1720 | 14 Nisan 5480 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1721 | 14 Nisan 5481 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1722 | 14 Nisan 5482 |
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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