Ta’anit Bechorot 1402 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5162
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5162 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 1399 | 14 Nisan 5159 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1400 | 14 Nisan 5160 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1401 | 14 Nisan 5161 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1402 | 12 Nisan 5162 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1403 | 14 Nisan 5163 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1404 | 14 Nisan 5164 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1405 | 12 Nisan 5165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1406 | 14 Nisan 5166 |
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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