Ta’anit Bechorot 5755 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9515
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9515 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 5752 | 14 Nisan 9512 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5753 | 12 Nisan 9513 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5754 | 14 Nisan 9514 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5755 | 14 Nisan 9515 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5756 | 12 Nisan 9516 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5757 | 14 Nisan 9517 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5758 | 14 Nisan 9518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5759 | 14 Nisan 9519 |
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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