Ta’anit Bechorot 4457 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8217
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8217 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 4454 | 14 Nisan 8214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4455 | 14 Nisan 8215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4456 | 14 Nisan 8216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4457 | 14 Nisan 8217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4458 | 14 Nisan 8218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4459 | 14 Nisan 8219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4460 | 14 Nisan 8220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4461 | 14 Nisan 8221 |
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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