Ta’anit Bechorot 842 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4602
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4602 occurred 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 839 | 14 Nisan 4599 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 840 | 14 Nisan 4600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 841 | 12 Nisan 4601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 842 | 14 Nisan 4602 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 843 | 14 Nisan 4603 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 844 | 12 Nisan 4604 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 845 | 14 Nisan 4605 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 846 | 14 Nisan 4606 |
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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