Ta’anit Bechorot 524 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4284
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4284 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 521 | 14 Nisan 4281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 522 | 14 Nisan 4282 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 523 | 12 Nisan 4283 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 524 | 14 Nisan 4284 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 525 | 14 Nisan 4285 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 526 | 14 Nisan 4286 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 527 | 14 Nisan 4287 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 528 | 14 Nisan 4288 |
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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