Ta’anit Bechorot 2197 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5957
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5957 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 2194 | 14 Nisan 5954 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2195 | 14 Nisan 5955 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2196 | 14 Nisan 5956 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2197 | 12 Nisan 5957 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2198 | 14 Nisan 5958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2199 | 14 Nisan 5959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2200 | 14 Nisan 5960 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2201 | 12 Nisan 5961 |
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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