Ta’anit Bechorot 7555 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11315
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11315 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 7552 | 14 Nisan 11312 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7553 | 14 Nisan 11313 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7554 | 14 Nisan 11314 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7555 | 14 Nisan 11315 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7556 | 14 Nisan 11316 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7557 | 14 Nisan 11317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7558 | 14 Nisan 11318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7559 | 14 Nisan 11319 |
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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