Ta’anit Bechorot 2128 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5888
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5888 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 2125 | 14 Nisan 5885 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2126 | 14 Nisan 5886 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2127 | 14 Nisan 5887 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2128 | 14 Nisan 5888 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2129 | 14 Nisan 5889 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2130 | 12 Nisan 5890 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2131 | 14 Nisan 5891 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2132 | 14 Nisan 5892 |
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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