Ta’anit Bechorot 6197 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9957
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9957 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 6194 | 14 Nisan 9954 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6195 | 14 Nisan 9955 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6196 | 14 Nisan 9956 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6197 | 14 Nisan 9957 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6198 | 14 Nisan 9958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6199 | 14 Nisan 9959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6200 | 14 Nisan 9960 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6201 | 14 Nisan 9961 |
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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