Ta’anit Bechorot 7565 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11325
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11325 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 7562 | 14 Nisan 11322 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7563 | 12 Nisan 11323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7564 | 14 Nisan 11324 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7565 | 14 Nisan 11325 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7566 | 14 Nisan 11326 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7567 | 12 Nisan 11327 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7568 | 14 Nisan 11328 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7569 | 14 Nisan 11329 |
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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