Ta’anit Bechorot 5112 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8872
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8872 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 5109 | 14 Nisan 8869 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5110 | 12 Nisan 8870 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5111 | 14 Nisan 8871 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5112 | 14 Nisan 8872 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5113 | 14 Nisan 8873 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5114 | 14 Nisan 8874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5115 | 14 Nisan 8875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5116 | 14 Nisan 8876 |
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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