Ta’anit Bechorot 8808 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12568
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12568 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 8805 | 12 Nisan 12565 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8806 | 14 Nisan 12566 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8807 | 14 Nisan 12567 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8808 | 14 Nisan 12568 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8809 | 14 Nisan 12569 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8810 | 14 Nisan 12570 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8811 | 14 Nisan 12571 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8812 | 14 Nisan 12572 |
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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