Ta’anit Bechorot 8308 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12068
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12068 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 8305 | 14 Nisan 12065 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8306 | 14 Nisan 12066 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8307 | 14 Nisan 12067 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8308 | 12 Nisan 12068 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8309 | 14 Nisan 12069 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8310 | 14 Nisan 12070 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8311 | 14 Nisan 12071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8312 | 14 Nisan 12072 |
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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