Ta’anit Bechorot 7482 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11242
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11242 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 7479 | 14 Nisan 11239 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7480 | 14 Nisan 11240 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7481 | 14 Nisan 11241 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7482 | 14 Nisan 11242 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7483 | 14 Nisan 11243 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7484 | 14 Nisan 11244 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7485 | 12 Nisan 11245 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7486 | 14 Nisan 11246 |
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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