Ta’anit Bechorot 7542 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11302
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11302 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 7539 | 12 Nisan 11299 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7540 | 14 Nisan 11300 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7541 | 14 Nisan 11301 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7542 | 14 Nisan 11302 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7543 | 12 Nisan 11303 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7544 | 14 Nisan 11304 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7545 | 14 Nisan 11305 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7546 | 14 Nisan 11306 |
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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