Ta’anit Bechorot 518 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4278
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4278 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 515 | 14 Nisan 4275 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 516 | 14 Nisan 4276 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 517 | 14 Nisan 4277 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 518 | 14 Nisan 4278 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 519 | 12 Nisan 4279 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 520 | 14 Nisan 4280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 521 | 14 Nisan 4281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 522 | 14 Nisan 4282 |
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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