Ta’anit Bechorot 1728 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5488
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5488 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 1725 | 14 Nisan 5485 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1726 | 14 Nisan 5486 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1727 | 12 Nisan 5487 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1728 | 14 Nisan 5488 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1729 | 14 Nisan 5489 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1730 | 12 Nisan 5490 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1731 | 14 Nisan 5491 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1732 | 14 Nisan 5492 |
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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