Ta’anit Bechorot 1137 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4897
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4897 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 1134 | 14 Nisan 4894 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1135 | 12 Nisan 4895 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1136 | 14 Nisan 4896 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1137 | 14 Nisan 4897 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1138 | 14 Nisan 4898 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1139 | 14 Nisan 4899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1140 | 14 Nisan 4900 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1141 | 14 Nisan 4901 |
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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