Ta’anit Bechorot 7378 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11138
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11138 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 7375 | 14 Nisan 11135 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7376 | 14 Nisan 11136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7377 | 14 Nisan 11137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7378 | 14 Nisan 11138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7379 | 14 Nisan 11139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7380 | 14 Nisan 11140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7381 | 14 Nisan 11141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7382 | 14 Nisan 11142 |
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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