Ta’anit Bechorot 9415 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13175
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13175 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 9412 | 14 Nisan 13172 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9413 | 14 Nisan 13173 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9414 | 12 Nisan 13174 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9415 | 14 Nisan 13175 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9416 | 14 Nisan 13176 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9417 | 12 Nisan 13177 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9418 | 14 Nisan 13178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9419 | 14 Nisan 13179 |
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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