Ta’anit Bechorot 457 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4217
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4217 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 454 | 14 Nisan 4214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 455 | 14 Nisan 4215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 456 | 14 Nisan 4216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 457 | 14 Nisan 4217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 458 | 14 Nisan 4218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 459 | 14 Nisan 4219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 460 | 14 Nisan 4220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 461 | 14 Nisan 4221 |
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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