Ta’anit Bechorot 7752 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11512
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11512 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 7749 | 14 Nisan 11509 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7750 | 14 Nisan 11510 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7751 | 14 Nisan 11511 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7752 | 14 Nisan 11512 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7753 | 14 Nisan 11513 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7754 | 14 Nisan 11514 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7755 | 14 Nisan 11515 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7756 | 12 Nisan 11516 |
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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