Ta’anit Bechorot 1617 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5377
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5377 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 1614 | 14 Nisan 5374 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1615 | 14 Nisan 5375 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1616 | 14 Nisan 5376 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1617 | 14 Nisan 5377 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1618 | 14 Nisan 5378 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1619 | 14 Nisan 5379 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1620 | 14 Nisan 5380 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1621 | 14 Nisan 5381 |
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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