Ta’anit Bechorot 9848 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13608
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13608 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 9845 | 14 Nisan 13605 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9846 | 14 Nisan 13606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9847 | 14 Nisan 13607 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9848 | 14 Nisan 13608 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9849 | 14 Nisan 13609 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9850 | 14 Nisan 13610 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9851 | 14 Nisan 13611 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9852 | 14 Nisan 13612 |
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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