Ta’anit Bechorot 494 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4254
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4254 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 491 | 14 Nisan 4251 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 492 | 12 Nisan 4252 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 493 | 14 Nisan 4253 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 494 | 14 Nisan 4254 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 495 | 14 Nisan 4255 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 496 | 12 Nisan 4256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 497 | 14 Nisan 4257 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 498 | 14 Nisan 4258 |
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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