Ta’anit Bechorot 1094 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4854
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4854 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 1091 | 12 Nisan 4851 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1092 | 14 Nisan 4852 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1093 | 14 Nisan 4853 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1094 | 14 Nisan 4854 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1095 | 14 Nisan 4855 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1096 | 14 Nisan 4856 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1097 | 14 Nisan 4857 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1098 | 14 Nisan 4858 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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