Ta’anit Bechorot 4537 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8297
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8297 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 4534 | 14 Nisan 8294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4535 | 14 Nisan 8295 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4536 | 14 Nisan 8296 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4537 | 14 Nisan 8297 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4538 | 14 Nisan 8298 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4539 | 14 Nisan 8299 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4540 | 14 Nisan 8300 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4541 | 14 Nisan 8301 |
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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