Ta’anit Bechorot 248 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4008
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4008 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 245 | 12 Nisan 4005 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 246 | 14 Nisan 4006 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 247 | 14 Nisan 4007 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 248 | 14 Nisan 4008 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 249 | 12 Nisan 4009 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 250 | 14 Nisan 4010 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 251 | 14 Nisan 4011 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 252 | 12 Nisan 4012 |
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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