Ta’anit Bechorot 1978 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5738
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5738 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 1975 | 14 Nisan 5735 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1976 | 14 Nisan 5736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1977 | 12 Nisan 5737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1978 | 14 Nisan 5738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1979 | 14 Nisan 5739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1980 | 14 Nisan 5740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1981 | 12 Nisan 5741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1982 | 14 Nisan 5742 |
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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