Ta’anit Bechorot 9428 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13188
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13188 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 9425 | 14 Nisan 13185 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9426 | 14 Nisan 13186 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9427 | 14 Nisan 13187 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9428 | 14 Nisan 13188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9429 | 14 Nisan 13189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9430 | 14 Nisan 13190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9431 | 14 Nisan 13191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9432 | 14 Nisan 13192 |
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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