Ta’anit Bechorot 7868 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11628
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11628 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 7865 | 14 Nisan 11625 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7866 | 14 Nisan 11626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7867 | 14 Nisan 11627 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7868 | 12 Nisan 11628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7869 | 14 Nisan 11629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7870 | 14 Nisan 11630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7871 | 14 Nisan 11631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7872 | 14 Nisan 11632 |
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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