Ta’anit Bechorot 728 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4488
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4488 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 725 | 14 Nisan 4485 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 726 | 14 Nisan 4486 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 727 | 14 Nisan 4487 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 728 | 14 Nisan 4488 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 729 | 14 Nisan 4489 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 730 | 14 Nisan 4490 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 731 | 14 Nisan 4491 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 732 | 14 Nisan 4492 |
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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