Ta’anit Bechorot 2277 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6037
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6037 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 2274 | 14 Nisan 6034 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2275 | 12 Nisan 6035 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2276 | 14 Nisan 6036 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2277 | 14 Nisan 6037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2278 | 14 Nisan 6038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2279 | 14 Nisan 6039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2280 | 14 Nisan 6040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2281 | 14 Nisan 6041 |
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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