Ta’anit Bechorot 7742 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11502
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11502 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 7739 | 14 Nisan 11499 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7740 | 14 Nisan 11500 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7741 | 14 Nisan 11501 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7742 | 14 Nisan 11502 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7743 | 12 Nisan 11503 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7744 | 14 Nisan 11504 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7745 | 14 Nisan 11505 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7746 | 14 Nisan 11506 |
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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