Ta’anit Bechorot 3552 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7312
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7312 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 3549 | 14 Nisan 7309 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3550 | 14 Nisan 7310 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3551 | 14 Nisan 7311 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3552 | 14 Nisan 7312 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3553 | 14 Nisan 7313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3554 | 12 Nisan 7314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3555 | 14 Nisan 7315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3556 | 14 Nisan 7316 |
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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