Ta’anit Bechorot 8778 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12538
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12538 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 8775 | 14 Nisan 12535 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8776 | 14 Nisan 12536 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8777 | 14 Nisan 12537 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8778 | 12 Nisan 12538 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8779 | 14 Nisan 12539 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8780 | 14 Nisan 12540 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8781 | 14 Nisan 12541 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8782 | 14 Nisan 12542 |
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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