Ta’anit Bechorot 7348 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11108
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11108 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 7345 | 14 Nisan 11105 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7346 | 14 Nisan 11106 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7347 | 12 Nisan 11107 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7348 | 14 Nisan 11108 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7349 | 14 Nisan 11109 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7350 | 14 Nisan 11110 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7351 | 14 Nisan 11111 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7352 | 14 Nisan 11112 |
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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