Ta’anit Bechorot 788 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4548
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4548 occurred 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 785 | 14 Nisan 4545 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 786 | 12 Nisan 4546 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 787 | 14 Nisan 4547 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 788 | 14 Nisan 4548 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 789 | 14 Nisan 4549 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 790 | 12 Nisan 4550 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 791 | 14 Nisan 4551 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 792 | 14 Nisan 4552 |
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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