Ta’anit Bechorot 9588 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13348
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13348 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 9585 | 14 Nisan 13345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9586 | 14 Nisan 13346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9587 | 14 Nisan 13347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9588 | 14 Nisan 13348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9589 | 14 Nisan 13349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9590 | 12 Nisan 13350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9591 | 14 Nisan 13351 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9592 | 14 Nisan 13352 |
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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