Ta’anit Bechorot 2437 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6197
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6197 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 2434 | 14 Nisan 6194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2435 | 14 Nisan 6195 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2436 | 14 Nisan 6196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2437 | 14 Nisan 6197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2438 | 14 Nisan 6198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2439 | 14 Nisan 6199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2440 | 14 Nisan 6200 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2441 | 14 Nisan 6201 |
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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