Ta’anit Bechorot 1754 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5514
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5514 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 1751 | 14 Nisan 5511 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1752 | 14 Nisan 5512 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1753 | 14 Nisan 5513 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1754 | 12 Nisan 5514 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1755 | 14 Nisan 5515 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1756 | 14 Nisan 5516 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1757 | 14 Nisan 5517 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1758 | 12 Nisan 5518 |
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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