Ta’anit Bechorot 3847 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7607
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7607 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 3844 | 14 Nisan 7604 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3845 | 14 Nisan 7605 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3846 | 14 Nisan 7606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3847 | 14 Nisan 7607 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3848 | 14 Nisan 7608 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3849 | 14 Nisan 7609 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3850 | 14 Nisan 7610 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3851 | 14 Nisan 7611 |
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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