Ta’anit Bechorot 1474 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5234
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5234 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 1471 | 14 Nisan 5231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1472 | 14 Nisan 5232 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1473 | 14 Nisan 5233 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1474 | 14 Nisan 5234 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1475 | 14 Nisan 5235 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1476 | 14 Nisan 5236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1477 | 14 Nisan 5237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1478 | 14 Nisan 5238 |
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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