Ta’anit Bechorot 2217 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5977
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5977 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 2214 | 14 Nisan 5974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2215 | 14 Nisan 5975 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2216 | 14 Nisan 5976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2217 | 14 Nisan 5977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2218 | 14 Nisan 5978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2219 | 14 Nisan 5979 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2220 | 14 Nisan 5980 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2221 | 12 Nisan 5981 |
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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