Ta’anit Bechorot 8098 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11858
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11858 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 8095 | 14 Nisan 11855 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8096 | 14 Nisan 11856 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8097 | 14 Nisan 11857 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8098 | 14 Nisan 11858 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8099 | 14 Nisan 11859 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8100 | 14 Nisan 11860 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8101 | 12 Nisan 11861 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8102 | 14 Nisan 11862 |
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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