Ta’anit Bechorot 1804 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5564
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5564 occurred 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 1801 | 12 Nisan 5561 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1802 | 14 Nisan 5562 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1803 | 14 Nisan 5563 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1804 | 14 Nisan 5564 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1805 | 12 Nisan 5565 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1806 | 14 Nisan 5566 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1807 | 14 Nisan 5567 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1808 | 14 Nisan 5568 |
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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