Ta’anit Bechorot 4877 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8637
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8637 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 4874 | 12 Nisan 8634 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4875 | 14 Nisan 8635 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4876 | 14 Nisan 8636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4877 | 14 Nisan 8637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4878 | 14 Nisan 8638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4879 | 14 Nisan 8639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4880 | 14 Nisan 8640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4881 | 14 Nisan 8641 |
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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