Ta’anit Bechorot 708 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4468
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4468 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 705 | 14 Nisan 4465 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 706 | 14 Nisan 4466 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 707 | 14 Nisan 4467 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 708 | 14 Nisan 4468 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 709 | 14 Nisan 4469 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 710 | 14 Nisan 4470 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 711 | 14 Nisan 4471 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 712 | 12 Nisan 4472 |
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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