Ta’anit Bechorot 688 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4448
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4448 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 685 | 14 Nisan 4445 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 686 | 14 Nisan 4446 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 687 | 14 Nisan 4447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 688 | 12 Nisan 4448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 689 | 14 Nisan 4449 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 690 | 14 Nisan 4450 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 691 | 14 Nisan 4451 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 692 | 12 Nisan 4452 |
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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