Ta’anit Bechorot 3588 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7348
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7348 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 3585 | 14 Nisan 7345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3586 | 14 Nisan 7346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3587 | 14 Nisan 7347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3588 | 12 Nisan 7348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3589 | 14 Nisan 7349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3590 | 14 Nisan 7350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3591 | 14 Nisan 7351 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3592 | 14 Nisan 7352 |
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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