Ta’anit Bechorot 2997 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6757
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6757 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 2994 | 14 Nisan 6754 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2995 | 14 Nisan 6755 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2996 | 12 Nisan 6756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2997 | 14 Nisan 6757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2998 | 14 Nisan 6758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2999 | 14 Nisan 6759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3000 | 14 Nisan 6760 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3001 | 14 Nisan 6761 |
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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