Ta’anit Bechorot 402 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4162
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4162 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 399 | 14 Nisan 4159 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 400 | 14 Nisan 4160 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 401 | 12 Nisan 4161 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 402 | 14 Nisan 4162 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 403 | 14 Nisan 4163 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 404 | 14 Nisan 4164 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 405 | 14 Nisan 4165 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 406 | 14 Nisan 4166 |
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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