Ta’anit Bechorot 2004 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5764
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5764 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 2001 | 12 Nisan 5761 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2002 | 14 Nisan 5762 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2003 | 14 Nisan 5763 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2004 | 14 Nisan 5764 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2005 | 12 Nisan 5765 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2006 | 14 Nisan 5766 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2007 | 14 Nisan 5767 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2008 | 12 Nisan 5768 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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