Ta’anit Bechorot 2037 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5797
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5797 occurs at dawn 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 2034 | 14 Nisan 5794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2035 | 14 Nisan 5795 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2036 | 14 Nisan 5796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2037 | 14 Nisan 5797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2038 | 14 Nisan 5798 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2039 | 14 Nisan 5799 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2040 | 14 Nisan 5800 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2041 | 14 Nisan 5801 |
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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