Ta’anit Bechorot 948 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4708
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4708 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 945 | 14 Nisan 4705 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 946 | 14 Nisan 4706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 947 | 14 Nisan 4707 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 948 | 14 Nisan 4708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 949 | 14 Nisan 4709 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 950 | 14 Nisan 4710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 951 | 14 Nisan 4711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 952 | 14 Nisan 4712 |
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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