Ta’anit Bechorot 4088 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7848
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7848 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 4085 | 14 Nisan 7845 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4086 | 14 Nisan 7846 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4087 | 14 Nisan 7847 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4088 | 14 Nisan 7848 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4089 | 14 Nisan 7849 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4090 | 14 Nisan 7850 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4091 | 14 Nisan 7851 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4092 | 14 Nisan 7852 |
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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