Ta’anit Bechorot 508 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4268
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4268 occurred 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 505 | 14 Nisan 4265 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 506 | 14 Nisan 4266 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 507 | 14 Nisan 4267 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 508 | 14 Nisan 4268 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 509 | 14 Nisan 4269 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 510 | 14 Nisan 4270 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 511 | 14 Nisan 4271 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 512 | 12 Nisan 4272 |
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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