Ta’anit Bechorot 437 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4197
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4197 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 434 | 14 Nisan 4194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 435 | 14 Nisan 4195 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 436 | 14 Nisan 4196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 437 | 14 Nisan 4197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 438 | 14 Nisan 4198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 439 | 14 Nisan 4199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 440 | 14 Nisan 4200 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 441 | 12 Nisan 4201 |
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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