Ta’anit Bechorot 7052 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10812
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10812 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 7049 | 12 Nisan 10809 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7050 | 14 Nisan 10810 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7051 | 14 Nisan 10811 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7052 | 14 Nisan 10812 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7053 | 14 Nisan 10813 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7054 | 14 Nisan 10814 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7055 | 14 Nisan 10815 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7056 | 14 Nisan 10816 |
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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