Ta’anit Bechorot 8118 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11878
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11878 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 8115 | 12 Nisan 11875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8116 | 14 Nisan 11876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8117 | 14 Nisan 11877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8118 | 14 Nisan 11878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8119 | 14 Nisan 11879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8120 | 14 Nisan 11880 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8121 | 14 Nisan 11881 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8122 | 14 Nisan 11882 |
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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