Ta’anit Bechorot 617 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4377
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4377 occurred 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 614 | 12 Nisan 4374 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 615 | 14 Nisan 4375 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 616 | 14 Nisan 4376 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 617 | 12 Nisan 4377 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 618 | 14 Nisan 4378 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 619 | 14 Nisan 4379 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 620 | 14 Nisan 4380 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 621 | 12 Nisan 4381 |
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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