Ta’anit Bechorot 1657 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5417
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5417 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 1654 | 14 Nisan 5414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1655 | 14 Nisan 5415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1656 | 12 Nisan 5416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1657 | 14 Nisan 5417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1658 | 14 Nisan 5418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1659 | 14 Nisan 5419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1660 | 14 Nisan 5420 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1661 | 14 Nisan 5421 |
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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