Ta’anit Bechorot 7117 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10877
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10877 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 7114 | 14 Nisan 10874 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7115 | 14 Nisan 10875 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7116 | 14 Nisan 10876 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7117 | 14 Nisan 10877 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7118 | 14 Nisan 10878 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7119 | 14 Nisan 10879 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7120 | 12 Nisan 10880 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7121 | 14 Nisan 10881 |
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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