Ta’anit Bechorot 1792 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5552
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5552 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 1789 | 14 Nisan 5549 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1790 | 14 Nisan 5550 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1791 | 14 Nisan 5551 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1792 | 14 Nisan 5552 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1793 | 14 Nisan 5553 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1794 | 14 Nisan 5554 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1795 | 14 Nisan 5555 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1796 | 14 Nisan 5556 |
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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