Ta’anit Bechorot 3382 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7142
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7142 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 3379 | 14 Nisan 7139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3380 | 14 Nisan 7140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3381 | 12 Nisan 7141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3382 | 14 Nisan 7142 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3383 | 14 Nisan 7143 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3384 | 14 Nisan 7144 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3385 | 12 Nisan 7145 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3386 | 14 Nisan 7146 |
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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