Ta’anit Bechorot 9092 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12852
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12852 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 9089 | 12 Nisan 12849 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9090 | 14 Nisan 12850 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9091 | 14 Nisan 12851 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9092 | 14 Nisan 12852 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9093 | 14 Nisan 12853 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9094 | 14 Nisan 12854 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9095 | 14 Nisan 12855 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9096 | 12 Nisan 12856 |
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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