Ta’anit Bechorot 8478 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12238
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12238 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 8475 | 14 Nisan 12235 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8476 | 14 Nisan 12236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8477 | 14 Nisan 12237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8478 | 14 Nisan 12238 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8479 | 14 Nisan 12239 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8480 | 12 Nisan 12240 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8481 | 14 Nisan 12241 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8482 | 14 Nisan 12242 |
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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