Ta’anit Bechorot 1758 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5518
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5518 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 1755 | 14 Nisan 5515 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1756 | 14 Nisan 5516 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1757 | 14 Nisan 5517 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1758 | 12 Nisan 5518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1759 | 14 Nisan 5519 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1760 | 14 Nisan 5520 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1761 | 12 Nisan 5521 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1762 | 14 Nisan 5522 |
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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