Ta’anit Bechorot 312 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4072
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4072 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 309 | 14 Nisan 4069 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 310 | 14 Nisan 4070 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 311 | 14 Nisan 4071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 312 | 14 Nisan 4072 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 313 | 14 Nisan 4073 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 314 | 14 Nisan 4074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 315 | 14 Nisan 4075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 316 | 12 Nisan 4076 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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