Ta’anit Bechorot 7232 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10992
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10992 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 7229 | 14 Nisan 10989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7230 | 14 Nisan 10990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7231 | 14 Nisan 10991 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7232 | 14 Nisan 10992 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7233 | 14 Nisan 10993 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7234 | 14 Nisan 10994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7235 | 14 Nisan 10995 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7236 | 14 Nisan 10996 |
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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