Ta’anit Bechorot 3428 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7188
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7188 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 3425 | 14 Nisan 7185 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3426 | 14 Nisan 7186 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3427 | 14 Nisan 7187 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3428 | 14 Nisan 7188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3429 | 14 Nisan 7189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3430 | 14 Nisan 7190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3431 | 14 Nisan 7191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3432 | 12 Nisan 7192 |
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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