Ta’anit Bechorot 4468 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8228
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8228 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 4465 | 14 Nisan 8225 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4466 | 14 Nisan 8226 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4467 | 14 Nisan 8227 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4468 | 14 Nisan 8228 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4469 | 14 Nisan 8229 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4470 | 14 Nisan 8230 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4471 | 12 Nisan 8231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4472 | 14 Nisan 8232 |
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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