Ta’anit Bechorot 5908 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9668
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9668 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 5905 | 12 Nisan 9665 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5906 | 14 Nisan 9666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5907 | 14 Nisan 9667 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5908 | 14 Nisan 9668 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5909 | 12 Nisan 9669 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5910 | 14 Nisan 9670 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5911 | 14 Nisan 9671 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5912 | 14 Nisan 9672 |
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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