Ta’anit Bechorot 4518 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8278
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8278 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 4515 | 14 Nisan 8275 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4516 | 14 Nisan 8276 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4517 | 14 Nisan 8277 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4518 | 12 Nisan 8278 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4519 | 14 Nisan 8279 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4520 | 14 Nisan 8280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4521 | 12 Nisan 8281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4522 | 14 Nisan 8282 |
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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