Ta’anit Bechorot 7612 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11372
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11372 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 7609 | 14 Nisan 11369 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7610 | 14 Nisan 11370 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7611 | 14 Nisan 11371 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7612 | 14 Nisan 11372 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7613 | 14 Nisan 11373 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7614 | 12 Nisan 11374 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7615 | 14 Nisan 11375 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7616 | 14 Nisan 11376 |
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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