Ta’anit Bechorot 2148 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5908
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5908 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 2145 | 14 Nisan 5905 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2146 | 12 Nisan 5906 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2147 | 14 Nisan 5907 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2148 | 14 Nisan 5908 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2149 | 14 Nisan 5909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2150 | 12 Nisan 5910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2151 | 14 Nisan 5911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2152 | 14 Nisan 5912 |
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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