Ta’anit Bechorot 6372 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10132
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10132 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 6369 | 14 Nisan 10129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6370 | 14 Nisan 10130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6371 | 14 Nisan 10131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6372 | 12 Nisan 10132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6373 | 14 Nisan 10133 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6374 | 14 Nisan 10134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6375 | 14 Nisan 10135 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6376 | 14 Nisan 10136 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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