Ta’anit Bechorot 4148 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7908
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7908 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 4145 | 14 Nisan 7905 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4146 | 12 Nisan 7906 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4147 | 14 Nisan 7907 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4148 | 14 Nisan 7908 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4149 | 12 Nisan 7909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4150 | 14 Nisan 7910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4151 | 14 Nisan 7911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4152 | 14 Nisan 7912 |
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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