Ta’anit Bechorot 1737 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5497
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5497 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 1734 | 12 Nisan 5494 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1735 | 14 Nisan 5495 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1736 | 14 Nisan 5496 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1737 | 14 Nisan 5497 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1738 | 14 Nisan 5498 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1739 | 14 Nisan 5499 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1740 | 14 Nisan 5500 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1741 | 14 Nisan 5501 |
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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