Ta’anit Bechorot 3668 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7428
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7428 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 3665 | 14 Nisan 7425 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3666 | 14 Nisan 7426 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3667 | 14 Nisan 7427 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3668 | 14 Nisan 7428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3669 | 14 Nisan 7429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3670 | 14 Nisan 7430 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3671 | 14 Nisan 7431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3672 | 14 Nisan 7432 |
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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