Ta’anit Bechorot 4377 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8137
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8137 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 4374 | 14 Nisan 8134 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4375 | 14 Nisan 8135 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4376 | 12 Nisan 8136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4377 | 14 Nisan 8137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4378 | 14 Nisan 8138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4379 | 14 Nisan 8139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4380 | 12 Nisan 8140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4381 | 14 Nisan 8141 |
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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