Ta’anit Bechorot 8488 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12248
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12248 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 8485 | 14 Nisan 12245 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8486 | 14 Nisan 12246 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8487 | 14 Nisan 12247 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8488 | 14 Nisan 12248 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8489 | 14 Nisan 12249 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8490 | 14 Nisan 12250 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8491 | 14 Nisan 12251 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8492 | 14 Nisan 12252 |
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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