Ta’anit Bechorot 5008 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8768
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8768 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 5005 | 14 Nisan 8765 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5006 | 14 Nisan 8766 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5007 | 14 Nisan 8767 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5008 | 14 Nisan 8768 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5009 | 14 Nisan 8769 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5010 | 14 Nisan 8770 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5011 | 14 Nisan 8771 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5012 | 12 Nisan 8772 |
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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