Ta’anit Bechorot 1878 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5638
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5638 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 1875 | 14 Nisan 5635 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1876 | 12 Nisan 5636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1877 | 14 Nisan 5637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1878 | 14 Nisan 5638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1879 | 14 Nisan 5639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1880 | 14 Nisan 5640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1881 | 14 Nisan 5641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1882 | 14 Nisan 5642 |
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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