Ta’anit Bechorot 7018 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10778
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10778 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 7015 | 12 Nisan 10775 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7016 | 14 Nisan 10776 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7017 | 14 Nisan 10777 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7018 | 12 Nisan 10778 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7019 | 14 Nisan 10779 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7020 | 14 Nisan 10780 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7021 | 14 Nisan 10781 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7022 | 12 Nisan 10782 |
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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