Ta’anit Bechorot 5048 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8808
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8808 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5045 | 14 Nisan 8805 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5046 | 14 Nisan 8806 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5047 | 14 Nisan 8807 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5048 | 14 Nisan 8808 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5049 | 14 Nisan 8809 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5050 | 14 Nisan 8810 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5051 | 14 Nisan 8811 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5052 | 14 Nisan 8812 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.