Ta’anit Bechorot 8888 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12648
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12648 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 8885 | 14 Nisan 12645 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8886 | 14 Nisan 12646 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8887 | 14 Nisan 12647 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8888 | 14 Nisan 12648 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8889 | 14 Nisan 12649 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8890 | 14 Nisan 12650 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8891 | 14 Nisan 12651 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8892 | 14 Nisan 12652 |
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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