Ta’anit Bechorot 6237 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9997
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9997 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 6234 | 12 Nisan 9994 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6235 | 14 Nisan 9995 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6236 | 14 Nisan 9996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6237 | 14 Nisan 9997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6238 | 14 Nisan 9998 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6239 | 14 Nisan 9999 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6240 | 14 Nisan 10000 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6241 | 14 Nisan 10001 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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