Ta’anit Bechorot 5957 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9717
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9717 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 5954 | 14 Nisan 9714 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5955 | 14 Nisan 9715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5956 | 12 Nisan 9716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5957 | 14 Nisan 9717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5958 | 14 Nisan 9718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5959 | 14 Nisan 9719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5960 | 12 Nisan 9720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5961 | 14 Nisan 9721 |
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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