Ta’anit Bechorot 4612 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8372
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8372 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 4609 | 14 Nisan 8369 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4610 | 14 Nisan 8370 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4611 | 14 Nisan 8371 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4612 | 14 Nisan 8372 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4613 | 14 Nisan 8373 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4614 | 14 Nisan 8374 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4615 | 14 Nisan 8375 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4616 | 12 Nisan 8376 |
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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