Ta’anit Bechorot 5295 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9055
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9055 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 5292 | 14 Nisan 9052 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5293 | 12 Nisan 9053 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5294 | 14 Nisan 9054 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5295 | 14 Nisan 9055 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5296 | 14 Nisan 9056 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5297 | 14 Nisan 9057 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5298 | 14 Nisan 9058 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5299 | 14 Nisan 9059 |
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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