Ta’anit Bechorot 7468 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11228
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11228 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 7465 | 12 Nisan 11225 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7466 | 14 Nisan 11226 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7467 | 14 Nisan 11227 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7468 | 14 Nisan 11228 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7469 | 12 Nisan 11229 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7470 | 14 Nisan 11230 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7471 | 14 Nisan 11231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7472 | 14 Nisan 11232 |
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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