Ta’anit Bechorot 357 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4117
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4117 occurred 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 354 | 14 Nisan 4114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 355 | 14 Nisan 4115 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 356 | 14 Nisan 4116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 357 | 14 Nisan 4117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 358 | 14 Nisan 4118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 359 | 14 Nisan 4119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 360 | 14 Nisan 4120 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 361 | 14 Nisan 4121 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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