Ta’anit Bechorot 768 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4528
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4528 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 765 | 14 Nisan 4525 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 766 | 12 Nisan 4526 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 767 | 14 Nisan 4527 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 768 | 14 Nisan 4528 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 769 | 14 Nisan 4529 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 770 | 12 Nisan 4530 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 771 | 14 Nisan 4531 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 772 | 14 Nisan 4532 |
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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