Ta’anit Bechorot 5668 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9428
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9428 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 5665 | 14 Nisan 9425 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5666 | 14 Nisan 9426 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5667 | 14 Nisan 9427 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5668 | 14 Nisan 9428 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5669 | 14 Nisan 9429 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5670 | 14 Nisan 9430 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5671 | 14 Nisan 9431 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5672 | 14 Nisan 9432 |
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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