Ta’anit Bechorot 1312 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5072
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5072 occurred 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 1309 | 14 Nisan 5069 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1310 | 14 Nisan 5070 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1311 | 12 Nisan 5071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1312 | 14 Nisan 5072 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1313 | 14 Nisan 5073 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1314 | 14 Nisan 5074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1315 | 14 Nisan 5075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1316 | 14 Nisan 5076 |
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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