Ta’anit Bechorot 7215 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10975
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10975 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 7212 | 14 Nisan 10972 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7213 | 14 Nisan 10973 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7214 | 14 Nisan 10974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7215 | 14 Nisan 10975 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7216 | 14 Nisan 10976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7217 | 14 Nisan 10977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7218 | 12 Nisan 10978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7219 | 14 Nisan 10979 |
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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