Ta’anit Bechorot 3197 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6957
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6957 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 3194 | 14 Nisan 6954 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3195 | 14 Nisan 6955 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3196 | 14 Nisan 6956 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3197 | 14 Nisan 6957 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3198 | 14 Nisan 6958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3199 | 14 Nisan 6959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3200 | 14 Nisan 6960 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3201 | 14 Nisan 6961 |
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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