Ta’anit Bechorot 8457 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12217
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12217 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 8454 | 14 Nisan 12214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8455 | 14 Nisan 12215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8456 | 12 Nisan 12216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8457 | 14 Nisan 12217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8458 | 14 Nisan 12218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8459 | 14 Nisan 12219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8460 | 12 Nisan 12220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8461 | 14 Nisan 12221 |
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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