Ta’anit Bechorot 3377 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7137
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7137 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 3374 | 14 Nisan 7134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3375 | 14 Nisan 7135 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3376 | 14 Nisan 7136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3377 | 14 Nisan 7137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3378 | 14 Nisan 7138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3379 | 14 Nisan 7139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3380 | 14 Nisan 7140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3381 | 12 Nisan 7141 |
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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