Ta’anit Bechorot 8038 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11798
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11798 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 8035 | 14 Nisan 11795 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8036 | 14 Nisan 11796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8037 | 12 Nisan 11797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8038 | 14 Nisan 11798 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8039 | 14 Nisan 11799 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8040 | 14 Nisan 11800 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8041 | 14 Nisan 11801 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8042 | 14 Nisan 11802 |
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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