Ta’anit Bechorot 8558 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12318
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12318 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 8555 | 12 Nisan 12315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8556 | 14 Nisan 12316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8557 | 14 Nisan 12317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8558 | 12 Nisan 12318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8559 | 14 Nisan 12319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8560 | 14 Nisan 12320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8561 | 14 Nisan 12321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8562 | 14 Nisan 12322 |
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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