Ta’anit Bechorot 5128 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8888
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8888 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 5125 | 14 Nisan 8885 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5126 | 14 Nisan 8886 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5127 | 14 Nisan 8887 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5128 | 14 Nisan 8888 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5129 | 14 Nisan 8889 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5130 | 14 Nisan 8890 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5131 | 14 Nisan 8891 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5132 | 14 Nisan 8892 |
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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