Ta’anit Bechorot 8868 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12628
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12628 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 8865 | 14 Nisan 12625 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8866 | 14 Nisan 12626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8867 | 14 Nisan 12627 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8868 | 14 Nisan 12628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8869 | 12 Nisan 12629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8870 | 14 Nisan 12630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8871 | 14 Nisan 12631 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8872 | 12 Nisan 12632 |
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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