Ta’anit Bechorot 3878 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7638
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7638 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 3875 | 12 Nisan 7635 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3876 | 14 Nisan 7636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3877 | 14 Nisan 7637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3878 | 14 Nisan 7638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3879 | 12 Nisan 7639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3880 | 14 Nisan 7640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3881 | 14 Nisan 7641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3882 | 14 Nisan 7642 |
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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