Ta’anit Bechorot 5268 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9028
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9028 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 5265 | 14 Nisan 9025 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5266 | 12 Nisan 9026 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5267 | 14 Nisan 9027 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5268 | 14 Nisan 9028 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5269 | 14 Nisan 9029 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5270 | 14 Nisan 9030 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5271 | 14 Nisan 9031 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5272 | 14 Nisan 9032 |
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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