Ta’anit Bechorot 2088 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5848
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5848 occurs at dawn 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 2085 | 14 Nisan 5845 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2086 | 14 Nisan 5846 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2087 | 14 Nisan 5847 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2088 | 14 Nisan 5848 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2089 | 14 Nisan 5849 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2090 | 14 Nisan 5850 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2091 | 14 Nisan 5851 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2092 | 14 Nisan 5852 |
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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