Ta’anit Bechorot 202 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3962

Fast of the First Born ✡️

Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3962 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Ta’anit Bechorot 199 14 Nisan 3959
Ta’anit Bechorot 200 14 Nisan 3960
Ta’anit Bechorot 201 14 Nisan 3961
Ta’anit Bechorot 202 14 Nisan 3962
Ta’anit Bechorot 203 14 Nisan 3963
Ta’anit Bechorot 204 14 Nisan 3964
Ta’anit Bechorot 205 14 Nisan 3965
Ta’anit Bechorot 206 14 Nisan 3966

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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The Jewish Holidays
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