Ta’anit Bechorot 918 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4678
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4678 occurred 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 915 | 12 Nisan 4675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 916 | 14 Nisan 4676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 917 | 14 Nisan 4677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 918 | 14 Nisan 4678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 919 | 14 Nisan 4679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 920 | 14 Nisan 4680 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 921 | 14 Nisan 4681 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 922 | 14 Nisan 4682 |
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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