Ta’anit Bechorot 5588 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9348
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9348 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 5585 | 14 Nisan 9345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5586 | 14 Nisan 9346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5587 | 12 Nisan 9347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5588 | 14 Nisan 9348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5589 | 14 Nisan 9349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5590 | 14 Nisan 9350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5591 | 12 Nisan 9351 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5592 | 14 Nisan 9352 |
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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