Ta’anit Bechorot 5568 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9328
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9328 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 5565 | 14 Nisan 9325 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5566 | 14 Nisan 9326 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5567 | 14 Nisan 9327 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5568 | 14 Nisan 9328 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5569 | 14 Nisan 9329 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5570 | 14 Nisan 9330 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5571 | 14 Nisan 9331 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5572 | 14 Nisan 9332 |
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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