Ta’anit Bechorot 7577 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11337
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11337 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 7574 | 14 Nisan 11334 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7575 | 14 Nisan 11335 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7576 | 14 Nisan 11336 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7577 | 14 Nisan 11337 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7578 | 14 Nisan 11338 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7579 | 14 Nisan 11339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7580 | 12 Nisan 11340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7581 | 14 Nisan 11341 |
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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