Ta’anit Bechorot 588 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4348
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4348 occurred 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 585 | 14 Nisan 4345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 586 | 14 Nisan 4346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 587 | 14 Nisan 4347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 588 | 14 Nisan 4348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 589 | 14 Nisan 4349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 590 | 12 Nisan 4350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 591 | 14 Nisan 4351 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 592 | 14 Nisan 4352 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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