Ta’anit Bechorot 7397 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11157
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11157 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 7394 | 14 Nisan 11154 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7395 | 14 Nisan 11155 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7396 | 14 Nisan 11156 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7397 | 14 Nisan 11157 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7398 | 14 Nisan 11158 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7399 | 14 Nisan 11159 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7400 | 14 Nisan 11160 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7401 | 14 Nisan 11161 |
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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