Ta’anit Bechorot 9142 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12902
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12902 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 9139 | 14 Nisan 12899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9140 | 14 Nisan 12900 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9141 | 14 Nisan 12901 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9142 | 14 Nisan 12902 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9143 | 12 Nisan 12903 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9144 | 14 Nisan 12904 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9145 | 14 Nisan 12905 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9146 | 14 Nisan 12906 |
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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