Ta’anit Bechorot 2042 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5802
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5802 occurs at dawn 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 2039 | 14 Nisan 5799 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2040 | 14 Nisan 5800 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2041 | 14 Nisan 5801 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2042 | 14 Nisan 5802 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2043 | 14 Nisan 5803 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2044 | 14 Nisan 5804 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2045 | 12 Nisan 5805 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2046 | 14 Nisan 5806 |
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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