Ta’anit Bechorot 3717 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7477
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7477 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 3714 | 14 Nisan 7474 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3715 | 14 Nisan 7475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3716 | 14 Nisan 7476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3717 | 14 Nisan 7477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3718 | 14 Nisan 7478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3719 | 14 Nisan 7479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3720 | 14 Nisan 7480 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3721 | 14 Nisan 7481 |
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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