Ta’anit Bechorot 9068 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12828
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12828 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 9065 | 14 Nisan 12825 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9066 | 14 Nisan 12826 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9067 | 14 Nisan 12827 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9068 | 14 Nisan 12828 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9069 | 14 Nisan 12829 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9070 | 14 Nisan 12830 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9071 | 14 Nisan 12831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9072 | 12 Nisan 12832 |
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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