Ta’anit Bechorot 4638 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8398
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8398 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 4635 | 14 Nisan 8395 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4636 | 14 Nisan 8396 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4637 | 14 Nisan 8397 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4638 | 14 Nisan 8398 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4639 | 14 Nisan 8399 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4640 | 12 Nisan 8400 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4641 | 14 Nisan 8401 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4642 | 14 Nisan 8402 |
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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