Ta’anit Bechorot 8995 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12755
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12755 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 8992 | 14 Nisan 12752 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8993 | 14 Nisan 12753 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8994 | 12 Nisan 12754 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8995 | 14 Nisan 12755 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8996 | 14 Nisan 12756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8997 | 14 Nisan 12757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8998 | 12 Nisan 12758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8999 | 14 Nisan 12759 |
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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