Ta’anit Bechorot 837 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4597
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4597 occurred 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 834 | 14 Nisan 4594 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 835 | 14 Nisan 4595 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 836 | 14 Nisan 4596 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 837 | 12 Nisan 4597 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 838 | 14 Nisan 4598 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 839 | 14 Nisan 4599 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 840 | 14 Nisan 4600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 841 | 12 Nisan 4601 |
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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