Ta’anit Bechorot 2357 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6117
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6117 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 2354 | 14 Nisan 6114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2355 | 14 Nisan 6115 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2356 | 14 Nisan 6116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2357 | 14 Nisan 6117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2358 | 14 Nisan 6118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2359 | 14 Nisan 6119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2360 | 14 Nisan 6120 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2361 | 14 Nisan 6121 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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