Ta’anit Bechorot 3268 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7028
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7028 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 3265 | 14 Nisan 7025 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3266 | 14 Nisan 7026 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3267 | 14 Nisan 7027 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3268 | 14 Nisan 7028 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3269 | 14 Nisan 7029 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3270 | 12 Nisan 7030 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3271 | 14 Nisan 7031 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3272 | 14 Nisan 7032 |
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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