Ta’anit Bechorot 7617 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11377
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11377 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 7614 | 12 Nisan 11374 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7615 | 14 Nisan 11375 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7616 | 14 Nisan 11376 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7617 | 14 Nisan 11377 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7618 | 14 Nisan 11378 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7619 | 14 Nisan 11379 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7620 | 14 Nisan 11380 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7621 | 12 Nisan 11381 |
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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