Ta’anit Bechorot 9512 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13272
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13272 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 9509 | 14 Nisan 13269 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9510 | 14 Nisan 13270 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9511 | 14 Nisan 13271 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9512 | 12 Nisan 13272 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9513 | 14 Nisan 13273 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9514 | 14 Nisan 13274 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9515 | 12 Nisan 13275 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9516 | 14 Nisan 13276 |
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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