Ta’anit Bechorot 9118 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12878
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12878 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 9115 | 14 Nisan 12875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9116 | 12 Nisan 12876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9117 | 14 Nisan 12877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9118 | 14 Nisan 12878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9119 | 12 Nisan 12879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9120 | 14 Nisan 12880 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9121 | 14 Nisan 12881 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9122 | 14 Nisan 12882 |
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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