Ta’anit Bechorot 9082 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12842
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12842 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 9079 | 14 Nisan 12839 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9080 | 14 Nisan 12840 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9081 | 14 Nisan 12841 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9082 | 14 Nisan 12842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9083 | 14 Nisan 12843 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9084 | 14 Nisan 12844 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9085 | 14 Nisan 12845 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9086 | 14 Nisan 12846 |
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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