Ta’anit Bechorot 3508 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7268
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7268 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 3505 | 14 Nisan 7265 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3506 | 14 Nisan 7266 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3507 | 14 Nisan 7267 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3508 | 14 Nisan 7268 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3509 | 14 Nisan 7269 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3510 | 12 Nisan 7270 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3511 | 14 Nisan 7271 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3512 | 14 Nisan 7272 |
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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