Ta’anit Bechorot 4998 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8758
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8758 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 4995 | 14 Nisan 8755 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4996 | 14 Nisan 8756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4997 | 14 Nisan 8757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4998 | 14 Nisan 8758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4999 | 12 Nisan 8759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5000 | 14 Nisan 8760 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5001 | 14 Nisan 8761 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5002 | 14 Nisan 8762 |
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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