Ta’anit Bechorot 5237 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8997
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8997 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 5234 | 14 Nisan 8994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5235 | 14 Nisan 8995 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5236 | 14 Nisan 8996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5237 | 14 Nisan 8997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5238 | 14 Nisan 8998 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5239 | 12 Nisan 8999 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5240 | 14 Nisan 9000 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5241 | 14 Nisan 9001 |
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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