Ta’anit Bechorot 9628 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13388
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13388 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 9625 | 14 Nisan 13385 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9626 | 14 Nisan 13386 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9627 | 14 Nisan 13387 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9628 | 14 Nisan 13388 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9629 | 14 Nisan 13389 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9630 | 14 Nisan 13390 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9631 | 14 Nisan 13391 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9632 | 14 Nisan 13392 |
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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