Ta’anit Bechorot 5788 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9548
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9548 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 5785 | 14 Nisan 9545 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5786 | 14 Nisan 9546 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5787 | 12 Nisan 9547 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5788 | 14 Nisan 9548 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5789 | 14 Nisan 9549 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5790 | 14 Nisan 9550 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5791 | 14 Nisan 9551 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5792 | 14 Nisan 9552 |
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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