Ta’anit Bechorot 2977 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6737
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6737 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 2974 | 14 Nisan 6734 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2975 | 14 Nisan 6735 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2976 | 14 Nisan 6736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2977 | 14 Nisan 6737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2978 | 14 Nisan 6738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2979 | 14 Nisan 6739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2980 | 14 Nisan 6740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2981 | 14 Nisan 6741 |
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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