Ta’anit Bechorot 5052 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8812
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8812 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 5049 | 14 Nisan 8809 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5050 | 14 Nisan 8810 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5051 | 14 Nisan 8811 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5052 | 14 Nisan 8812 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5053 | 14 Nisan 8813 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5054 | 14 Nisan 8814 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5055 | 14 Nisan 8815 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5056 | 14 Nisan 8816 |
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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