Ta’anit Bechorot 7012 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10772
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10772 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 7009 | 14 Nisan 10769 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7010 | 14 Nisan 10770 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7011 | 14 Nisan 10771 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7012 | 14 Nisan 10772 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7013 | 14 Nisan 10773 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7014 | 14 Nisan 10774 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7015 | 12 Nisan 10775 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7016 | 14 Nisan 10776 |
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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