Ta’anit Bechorot 4238 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7998
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7998 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 4235 | 14 Nisan 7995 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4236 | 14 Nisan 7996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4237 | 14 Nisan 7997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4238 | 14 Nisan 7998 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4239 | 14 Nisan 7999 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4240 | 14 Nisan 8000 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4241 | 14 Nisan 8001 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4242 | 14 Nisan 8002 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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