Ta’anit Bechorot 7142 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10902
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10902 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 7139 | 14 Nisan 10899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7140 | 12 Nisan 10900 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7141 | 14 Nisan 10901 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7142 | 14 Nisan 10902 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7143 | 14 Nisan 10903 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7144 | 12 Nisan 10904 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7145 | 14 Nisan 10905 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7146 | 14 Nisan 10906 |
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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