Ta’anit Bechorot 8688 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12448
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12448 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 8685 | 14 Nisan 12445 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8686 | 14 Nisan 12446 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8687 | 14 Nisan 12447 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8688 | 14 Nisan 12448 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8689 | 14 Nisan 12449 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8690 | 14 Nisan 12450 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8691 | 14 Nisan 12451 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8692 | 14 Nisan 12452 |
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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