Ta’anit Bechorot 8708 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12468
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12468 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 8705 | 14 Nisan 12465 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8706 | 14 Nisan 12466 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8707 | 12 Nisan 12467 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8708 | 14 Nisan 12468 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8709 | 14 Nisan 12469 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8710 | 14 Nisan 12470 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8711 | 14 Nisan 12471 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8712 | 14 Nisan 12472 |
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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