Ta’anit Bechorot 8297 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12057
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12057 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 8294 | 14 Nisan 12054 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8295 | 14 Nisan 12055 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8296 | 14 Nisan 12056 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8297 | 14 Nisan 12057 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8298 | 14 Nisan 12058 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8299 | 14 Nisan 12059 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8300 | 14 Nisan 12060 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8301 | 14 Nisan 12061 |
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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