Ta’anit Bechorot 4438 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8198
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8198 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 4435 | 14 Nisan 8195 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4436 | 14 Nisan 8196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4437 | 14 Nisan 8197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4438 | 14 Nisan 8198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4439 | 14 Nisan 8199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4440 | 14 Nisan 8200 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4441 | 14 Nisan 8201 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4442 | 14 Nisan 8202 |
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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