Ta’anit Bechorot 648 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4408
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4408 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 645 | 14 Nisan 4405 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 646 | 14 Nisan 4406 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 647 | 14 Nisan 4407 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 648 | 12 Nisan 4408 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 649 | 14 Nisan 4409 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 650 | 14 Nisan 4410 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 651 | 14 Nisan 4411 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 652 | 14 Nisan 4412 |
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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