Ta’anit Bechorot 7408 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11168
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11168 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 7405 | 14 Nisan 11165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7406 | 14 Nisan 11166 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7407 | 14 Nisan 11167 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7408 | 14 Nisan 11168 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7409 | 14 Nisan 11169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7410 | 14 Nisan 11170 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7411 | 12 Nisan 11171 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7412 | 14 Nisan 11172 |
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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