Ta’anit Bechorot 6117 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9877
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9877 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 6114 | 14 Nisan 9874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6115 | 14 Nisan 9875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6116 | 14 Nisan 9876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6117 | 14 Nisan 9877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6118 | 14 Nisan 9878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6119 | 14 Nisan 9879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6120 | 14 Nisan 9880 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6121 | 14 Nisan 9881 |
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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