Ta’anit Bechorot 7037 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10797
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10797 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 7034 | 14 Nisan 10794 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7035 | 14 Nisan 10795 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7036 | 14 Nisan 10796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7037 | 14 Nisan 10797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7038 | 14 Nisan 10798 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7039 | 14 Nisan 10799 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7040 | 14 Nisan 10800 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7041 | 14 Nisan 10801 |
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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