Ta’anit Bechorot 4618 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8378
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8378 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 4615 | 14 Nisan 8375 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4616 | 12 Nisan 8376 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4617 | 14 Nisan 8377 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4618 | 14 Nisan 8378 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4619 | 14 Nisan 8379 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4620 | 14 Nisan 8380 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4621 | 14 Nisan 8381 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4622 | 14 Nisan 8382 |
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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