Ta’anit Bechorot 7688 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11448
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11448 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 7685 | 12 Nisan 11445 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7686 | 14 Nisan 11446 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7687 | 14 Nisan 11447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7688 | 12 Nisan 11448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7689 | 14 Nisan 11449 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7690 | 14 Nisan 11450 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7691 | 14 Nisan 11451 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7692 | 12 Nisan 11452 |
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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