Ta’anit Bechorot 7238 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10998
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10998 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 7235 | 14 Nisan 10995 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7236 | 14 Nisan 10996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7237 | 14 Nisan 10997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7238 | 12 Nisan 10998 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7239 | 14 Nisan 10999 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7240 | 14 Nisan 11000 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7241 | 14 Nisan 11001 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7242 | 12 Nisan 11002 |
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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