Ta’anit Bechorot 7537 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11297
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11297 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 7534 | 14 Nisan 11294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7535 | 14 Nisan 11295 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7536 | 12 Nisan 11296 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7537 | 14 Nisan 11297 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7538 | 14 Nisan 11298 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7539 | 12 Nisan 11299 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7540 | 14 Nisan 11300 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7541 | 14 Nisan 11301 |
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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