Ta’anit Bechorot 1117 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4877
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4877 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 1114 | 14 Nisan 4874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1115 | 12 Nisan 4875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1116 | 14 Nisan 4876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1117 | 14 Nisan 4877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1118 | 14 Nisan 4878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1119 | 14 Nisan 4879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1120 | 14 Nisan 4880 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1121 | 14 Nisan 4881 |
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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