Ta’anit Bechorot 9928 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13688
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13688 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 9925 | 14 Nisan 13685 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9926 | 14 Nisan 13686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9927 | 14 Nisan 13687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9928 | 14 Nisan 13688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9929 | 14 Nisan 13689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9930 | 14 Nisan 13690 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9931 | 14 Nisan 13691 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9932 | 14 Nisan 13692 |
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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