Ta’anit Bechorot 9948 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13708
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13708 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 9945 | 14 Nisan 13705 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9946 | 14 Nisan 13706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9947 | 14 Nisan 13707 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9948 | 14 Nisan 13708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9949 | 14 Nisan 13709 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9950 | 14 Nisan 13710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9951 | 14 Nisan 13711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9952 | 14 Nisan 13712 |
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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