Ta’anit Bechorot 3957 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7717
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7717 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 3954 | 14 Nisan 7714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3955 | 14 Nisan 7715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3956 | 14 Nisan 7716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3957 | 12 Nisan 7717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3958 | 14 Nisan 7718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3959 | 14 Nisan 7719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3960 | 14 Nisan 7720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3961 | 14 Nisan 7721 |
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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