Ta’anit Bechorot 3537 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7297
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7297 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 3534 | 12 Nisan 7294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3535 | 14 Nisan 7295 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3536 | 14 Nisan 7296 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3537 | 14 Nisan 7297 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3538 | 14 Nisan 7298 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3539 | 14 Nisan 7299 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3540 | 14 Nisan 7300 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3541 | 14 Nisan 7301 |
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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