Ta’anit Bechorot 4817 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8577
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8577 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 4814 | 14 Nisan 8574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4815 | 14 Nisan 8575 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4816 | 12 Nisan 8576 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4817 | 14 Nisan 8577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4818 | 14 Nisan 8578 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4819 | 12 Nisan 8579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4820 | 14 Nisan 8580 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4821 | 14 Nisan 8581 |
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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