Ta’anit Bechorot 4308 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8068
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8068 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 4305 | 14 Nisan 8065 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4306 | 14 Nisan 8066 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4307 | 14 Nisan 8067 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4308 | 14 Nisan 8068 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4309 | 14 Nisan 8069 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4310 | 14 Nisan 8070 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4311 | 14 Nisan 8071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4312 | 14 Nisan 8072 |
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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