Ta’anit Bechorot 1144 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4904
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4904 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 1141 | 14 Nisan 4901 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1142 | 12 Nisan 4902 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1143 | 14 Nisan 4903 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1144 | 14 Nisan 4904 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1145 | 14 Nisan 4905 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1146 | 14 Nisan 4906 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1147 | 14 Nisan 4907 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1148 | 14 Nisan 4908 |
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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