Ta’anit Bechorot 8317 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12077
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12077 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 8314 | 14 Nisan 12074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8315 | 14 Nisan 12075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8316 | 14 Nisan 12076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8317 | 14 Nisan 12077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8318 | 14 Nisan 12078 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8319 | 14 Nisan 12079 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8320 | 14 Nisan 12080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8321 | 14 Nisan 12081 |
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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