Ta’anit Bechorot 412 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4172
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4172 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 409 | 14 Nisan 4169 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 410 | 14 Nisan 4170 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 411 | 14 Nisan 4171 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 412 | 14 Nisan 4172 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 413 | 14 Nisan 4173 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 414 | 12 Nisan 4174 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 415 | 14 Nisan 4175 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 416 | 14 Nisan 4176 |
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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