Ta’anit Bechorot 7768 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11528
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11528 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 7765 | 14 Nisan 11525 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7766 | 14 Nisan 11526 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7767 | 14 Nisan 11527 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7768 | 14 Nisan 11528 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7769 | 14 Nisan 11529 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7770 | 14 Nisan 11530 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7771 | 14 Nisan 11531 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7772 | 14 Nisan 11532 |
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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