Ta’anit Bechorot 3572 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7332
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7332 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 3569 | 14 Nisan 7329 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3570 | 14 Nisan 7330 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3571 | 14 Nisan 7331 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3572 | 14 Nisan 7332 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3573 | 14 Nisan 7333 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3574 | 14 Nisan 7334 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3575 | 14 Nisan 7335 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3576 | 14 Nisan 7336 |
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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