Ta’anit Bechorot 117 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3877
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3877 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 114 | 14 Nisan 3874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 115 | 14 Nisan 3875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 116 | 14 Nisan 3876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 117 | 14 Nisan 3877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 118 | 14 Nisan 3878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 119 | 14 Nisan 3879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 120 | 12 Nisan 3880 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 121 | 14 Nisan 3881 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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