Ta’anit Bechorot 5437 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9197
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9197 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 5434 | 14 Nisan 9194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5435 | 12 Nisan 9195 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5436 | 14 Nisan 9196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5437 | 14 Nisan 9197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5438 | 12 Nisan 9198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5439 | 14 Nisan 9199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5440 | 14 Nisan 9200 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5441 | 14 Nisan 9201 |
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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