Ta’anit Bechorot 1455 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5215
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5215 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 1452 | 14 Nisan 5212 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1453 | 12 Nisan 5213 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1454 | 14 Nisan 5214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1455 | 14 Nisan 5215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1456 | 12 Nisan 5216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1457 | 14 Nisan 5217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1458 | 14 Nisan 5218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1459 | 14 Nisan 5219 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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