Ta’anit Bechorot 9008 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12768
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12768 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 9005 | 14 Nisan 12765 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9006 | 14 Nisan 12766 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9007 | 14 Nisan 12767 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9008 | 14 Nisan 12768 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9009 | 14 Nisan 12769 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9010 | 14 Nisan 12770 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9011 | 14 Nisan 12771 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9012 | 14 Nisan 12772 |
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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