Ta’anit Bechorot 6037 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9797
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9797 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 6034 | 12 Nisan 9794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6035 | 14 Nisan 9795 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6036 | 14 Nisan 9796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6037 | 14 Nisan 9797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6038 | 14 Nisan 9798 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6039 | 14 Nisan 9799 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6040 | 14 Nisan 9800 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6041 | 14 Nisan 9801 |
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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