Ta’anit Bechorot 7158 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10918
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10918 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 7155 | 14 Nisan 10915 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7156 | 14 Nisan 10916 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7157 | 14 Nisan 10917 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7158 | 14 Nisan 10918 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7159 | 14 Nisan 10919 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7160 | 14 Nisan 10920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7161 | 14 Nisan 10921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7162 | 14 Nisan 10922 |
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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