Ta’anit Bechorot 4958 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8718
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8718 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 4955 | 14 Nisan 8715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4956 | 14 Nisan 8716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4957 | 14 Nisan 8717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4958 | 14 Nisan 8718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4959 | 14 Nisan 8719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4960 | 14 Nisan 8720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4961 | 14 Nisan 8721 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4962 | 14 Nisan 8722 |
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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