Ta’anit Bechorot 4408 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8168
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8168 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 4405 | 14 Nisan 8165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4406 | 14 Nisan 8166 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4407 | 14 Nisan 8167 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4408 | 14 Nisan 8168 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4409 | 14 Nisan 8169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4410 | 14 Nisan 8170 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4411 | 14 Nisan 8171 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4412 | 14 Nisan 8172 |
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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