Ta’anit Bechorot 7282 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11042
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11042 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 7279 | 14 Nisan 11039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7280 | 14 Nisan 11040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7281 | 14 Nisan 11041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7282 | 14 Nisan 11042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7283 | 14 Nisan 11043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7284 | 14 Nisan 11044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7285 | 14 Nisan 11045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7286 | 14 Nisan 11046 |
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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