Ta’anit Bechorot 808 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4568
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4568 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 805 | 14 Nisan 4565 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 806 | 14 Nisan 4566 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 807 | 14 Nisan 4567 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 808 | 14 Nisan 4568 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 809 | 14 Nisan 4569 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 810 | 12 Nisan 4570 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 811 | 14 Nisan 4571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 812 | 14 Nisan 4572 |
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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