Ta’anit Bechorot 474 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4234
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4234 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 471 | 14 Nisan 4231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 472 | 12 Nisan 4232 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 473 | 14 Nisan 4233 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 474 | 14 Nisan 4234 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 475 | 14 Nisan 4235 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 476 | 14 Nisan 4236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 477 | 14 Nisan 4237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 478 | 14 Nisan 4238 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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