Ta’anit Bechorot 1778 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5538
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5538 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 1775 | 14 Nisan 5535 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1776 | 14 Nisan 5536 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1777 | 14 Nisan 5537 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1778 | 12 Nisan 5538 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1779 | 14 Nisan 5539 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1780 | 14 Nisan 5540 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1781 | 14 Nisan 5541 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1782 | 14 Nisan 5542 |
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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