Ta’anit Bechorot 2208 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5968
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5968 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 2205 | 14 Nisan 5965 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2206 | 14 Nisan 5966 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2207 | 14 Nisan 5967 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2208 | 14 Nisan 5968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2209 | 14 Nisan 5969 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2210 | 14 Nisan 5970 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2211 | 14 Nisan 5971 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2212 | 14 Nisan 5972 |
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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