Ta’anit Bechorot 3617 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7377
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7377 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 3614 | 14 Nisan 7374 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3615 | 14 Nisan 7375 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3616 | 14 Nisan 7376 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3617 | 14 Nisan 7377 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3618 | 14 Nisan 7378 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3619 | 14 Nisan 7379 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3620 | 14 Nisan 7380 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3621 | 14 Nisan 7381 |
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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