Ta’anit Bechorot 3188 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6948
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6948 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 3185 | 12 Nisan 6945 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3186 | 14 Nisan 6946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3187 | 14 Nisan 6947 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3188 | 14 Nisan 6948 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3189 | 12 Nisan 6949 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3190 | 14 Nisan 6950 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3191 | 14 Nisan 6951 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3192 | 12 Nisan 6952 |
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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