Ta’anit Bechorot 7878 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11638
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11638 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 7875 | 14 Nisan 11635 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7876 | 14 Nisan 11636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7877 | 14 Nisan 11637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7878 | 14 Nisan 11638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7879 | 14 Nisan 11639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7880 | 14 Nisan 11640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7881 | 12 Nisan 11641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7882 | 14 Nisan 11642 |
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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