Ta’anit Bechorot 535 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4295
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4295 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 532 | 14 Nisan 4292 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 533 | 14 Nisan 4293 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 534 | 14 Nisan 4294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 535 | 14 Nisan 4295 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 536 | 12 Nisan 4296 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 537 | 14 Nisan 4297 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 538 | 14 Nisan 4298 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 539 | 12 Nisan 4299 |
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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