Ta’anit Bechorot 1274 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5034
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5034 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 1271 | 14 Nisan 5031 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1272 | 14 Nisan 5032 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1273 | 14 Nisan 5033 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1274 | 14 Nisan 5034 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1275 | 14 Nisan 5035 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1276 | 14 Nisan 5036 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1277 | 14 Nisan 5037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1278 | 14 Nisan 5038 |
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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