Ta’anit Bechorot 288 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4048
Hebcal does not take into account a correction of ten days that was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII known as the Gregorian Reformation. [1]
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4048 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 285 | 14 Nisan 4045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 286 | 14 Nisan 4046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 287 | 14 Nisan 4047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 288 | 14 Nisan 4048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 289 | 12 Nisan 4049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 290 | 14 Nisan 4050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 291 | 14 Nisan 4051 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 292 | 12 Nisan 4052 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.