Ta’anit Bechorot 4978 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8738
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8738 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 4975 | 14 Nisan 8735 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4976 | 14 Nisan 8736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4977 | 14 Nisan 8737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4978 | 14 Nisan 8738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4979 | 14 Nisan 8739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4980 | 14 Nisan 8740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4981 | 14 Nisan 8741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4982 | 14 Nisan 8742 |
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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