Ta’anit Bechorot 3655 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7415
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7415 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 3652 | 12 Nisan 7412 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3653 | 14 Nisan 7413 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3654 | 14 Nisan 7414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3655 | 12 Nisan 7415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3656 | 14 Nisan 7416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3657 | 14 Nisan 7417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3658 | 14 Nisan 7418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3659 | 12 Nisan 7419 |
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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