Ta’anit Bechorot 208 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3968
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3968 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 205 | 14 Nisan 3965 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 206 | 14 Nisan 3966 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 207 | 14 Nisan 3967 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 208 | 14 Nisan 3968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 209 | 14 Nisan 3969 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 210 | 14 Nisan 3970 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 211 | 14 Nisan 3971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 212 | 14 Nisan 3972 |
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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