Ta’anit Bechorot 4948 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8708
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8708 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 4945 | 12 Nisan 8705 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4946 | 14 Nisan 8706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4947 | 14 Nisan 8707 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4948 | 12 Nisan 8708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4949 | 14 Nisan 8709 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4950 | 14 Nisan 8710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4951 | 14 Nisan 8711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4952 | 14 Nisan 8712 |
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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