Ta’anit Bechorot 4152 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7912
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7912 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 4149 | 12 Nisan 7909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4150 | 14 Nisan 7910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4151 | 14 Nisan 7911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4152 | 14 Nisan 7912 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4153 | 12 Nisan 7913 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4154 | 14 Nisan 7914 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4155 | 14 Nisan 7915 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4156 | 14 Nisan 7916 |
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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