Ta’anit Bechorot 7002 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10762
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10762 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 6999 | 14 Nisan 10759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7000 | 14 Nisan 10760 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7001 | 14 Nisan 10761 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7002 | 12 Nisan 10762 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7003 | 14 Nisan 10763 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7004 | 14 Nisan 10764 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7005 | 14 Nisan 10765 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7006 | 14 Nisan 10766 |
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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