Ta’anit Bechorot 4912 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8672
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8672 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 4909 | 14 Nisan 8669 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4910 | 14 Nisan 8670 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4911 | 14 Nisan 8671 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4912 | 14 Nisan 8672 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4913 | 14 Nisan 8673 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4914 | 12 Nisan 8674 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4915 | 14 Nisan 8675 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4916 | 14 Nisan 8676 |
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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