Ta’anit Bechorot 4918 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8678
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8678 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 4915 | 14 Nisan 8675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4916 | 14 Nisan 8676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4917 | 12 Nisan 8677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4918 | 14 Nisan 8678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4919 | 14 Nisan 8679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4920 | 14 Nisan 8680 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4921 | 12 Nisan 8681 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4922 | 14 Nisan 8682 |
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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