Ta’anit Bechorot 7832 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11592
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11592 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 7829 | 14 Nisan 11589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7830 | 14 Nisan 11590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7831 | 14 Nisan 11591 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7832 | 14 Nisan 11592 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7833 | 14 Nisan 11593 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7834 | 12 Nisan 11594 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7835 | 14 Nisan 11595 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7836 | 14 Nisan 11596 |
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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