Ta’anit Bechorot 7188 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10948
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10948 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 7185 | 14 Nisan 10945 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7186 | 14 Nisan 10946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7187 | 14 Nisan 10947 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7188 | 14 Nisan 10948 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7189 | 14 Nisan 10949 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7190 | 14 Nisan 10950 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7191 | 12 Nisan 10951 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7192 | 14 Nisan 10952 |
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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