Ta’anit Bechorot 5445 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9205
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9205 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 5442 | 12 Nisan 9202 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5443 | 14 Nisan 9203 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5444 | 14 Nisan 9204 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5445 | 14 Nisan 9205 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5446 | 14 Nisan 9206 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5447 | 14 Nisan 9207 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5448 | 14 Nisan 9208 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5449 | 14 Nisan 9209 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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