Ta’anit Bechorot 7717 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11477
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11477 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 7714 | 14 Nisan 11474 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7715 | 14 Nisan 11475 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7716 | 12 Nisan 11476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7717 | 14 Nisan 11477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7718 | 14 Nisan 11478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7719 | 12 Nisan 11479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7720 | 14 Nisan 11480 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7721 | 14 Nisan 11481 |
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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