Ta’anit Bechorot 4382 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8142
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8142 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 4379 | 14 Nisan 8139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4380 | 12 Nisan 8140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4381 | 14 Nisan 8141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4382 | 14 Nisan 8142 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4383 | 14 Nisan 8143 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4384 | 14 Nisan 8144 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4385 | 14 Nisan 8145 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4386 | 14 Nisan 8146 |
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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