Ta’anit Bechorot 758 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4518
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4518 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 755 | 14 Nisan 4515 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 756 | 14 Nisan 4516 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 757 | 14 Nisan 4517 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 758 | 14 Nisan 4518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 759 | 12 Nisan 4519 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 760 | 14 Nisan 4520 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 761 | 14 Nisan 4521 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 762 | 14 Nisan 4522 |
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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