Ta’anit Bechorot 1154 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4914
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4914 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 1151 | 14 Nisan 4911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1152 | 14 Nisan 4912 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1153 | 14 Nisan 4913 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1154 | 14 Nisan 4914 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1155 | 12 Nisan 4915 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1156 | 14 Nisan 4916 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1157 | 14 Nisan 4917 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1158 | 12 Nisan 4918 |
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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