Ta’anit Bechorot 7628 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11388
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11388 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 7625 | 14 Nisan 11385 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7626 | 14 Nisan 11386 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7627 | 14 Nisan 11387 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7628 | 14 Nisan 11388 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7629 | 14 Nisan 11389 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7630 | 14 Nisan 11390 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7631 | 14 Nisan 11391 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7632 | 14 Nisan 11392 |
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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