Ta’anit Bechorot 968 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4728
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4728 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 965 | 14 Nisan 4725 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 966 | 12 Nisan 4726 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 967 | 14 Nisan 4727 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 968 | 14 Nisan 4728 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 969 | 14 Nisan 4729 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 970 | 14 Nisan 4730 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 971 | 14 Nisan 4731 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 972 | 14 Nisan 4732 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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