Ta’anit Bechorot 9002 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12762
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12762 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 8999 | 14 Nisan 12759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9000 | 14 Nisan 12760 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9001 | 14 Nisan 12761 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9002 | 14 Nisan 12762 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9003 | 14 Nisan 12763 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9004 | 14 Nisan 12764 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9005 | 14 Nisan 12765 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9006 | 14 Nisan 12766 |
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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