Ta’anit Bechorot 3172 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6932
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6932 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 3169 | 14 Nisan 6929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3170 | 14 Nisan 6930 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3171 | 14 Nisan 6931 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3172 | 14 Nisan 6932 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3173 | 14 Nisan 6933 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3174 | 14 Nisan 6934 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3175 | 14 Nisan 6935 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3176 | 14 Nisan 6936 |
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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