Ta’anit Bechorot 718 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4478
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4478 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 715 | 12 Nisan 4475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 716 | 14 Nisan 4476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 717 | 14 Nisan 4477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 718 | 14 Nisan 4478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 719 | 12 Nisan 4479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 720 | 14 Nisan 4480 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 721 | 14 Nisan 4481 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 722 | 14 Nisan 4482 |
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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