Ta’anit Bechorot 7698 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11458
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11458 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 7695 | 14 Nisan 11455 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7696 | 14 Nisan 11456 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7697 | 14 Nisan 11457 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7698 | 14 Nisan 11458 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7699 | 14 Nisan 11459 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7700 | 14 Nisan 11460 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7701 | 14 Nisan 11461 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7702 | 14 Nisan 11462 |
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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