Ta’anit Bechorot 5417 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9177
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9177 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 5414 | 14 Nisan 9174 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5415 | 12 Nisan 9175 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5416 | 14 Nisan 9176 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5417 | 14 Nisan 9177 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5418 | 14 Nisan 9178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5419 | 14 Nisan 9179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5420 | 14 Nisan 9180 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5421 | 14 Nisan 9181 |
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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