Ta’anit Bechorot 8028 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11788
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11788 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 8025 | 14 Nisan 11785 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8026 | 14 Nisan 11786 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8027 | 14 Nisan 11787 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8028 | 14 Nisan 11788 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8029 | 14 Nisan 11789 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8030 | 12 Nisan 11790 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8031 | 14 Nisan 11791 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8032 | 14 Nisan 11792 |
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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