Ta’anit Bechorot 5455 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9215
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9215 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 5452 | 14 Nisan 9212 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5453 | 14 Nisan 9213 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5454 | 14 Nisan 9214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5455 | 14 Nisan 9215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5456 | 14 Nisan 9216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5457 | 14 Nisan 9217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5458 | 14 Nisan 9218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5459 | 14 Nisan 9219 |
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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