Ta’anit Bechorot 8365 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12125
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12125 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 8362 | 12 Nisan 12122 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8363 | 14 Nisan 12123 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8364 | 14 Nisan 12124 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8365 | 14 Nisan 12125 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8366 | 14 Nisan 12126 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8367 | 14 Nisan 12127 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8368 | 14 Nisan 12128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8369 | 14 Nisan 12129 |
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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