Ta’anit Bechorot 8497 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12257
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12257 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 8494 | 14 Nisan 12254 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8495 | 14 Nisan 12255 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8496 | 14 Nisan 12256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8497 | 12 Nisan 12257 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8498 | 14 Nisan 12258 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8499 | 14 Nisan 12259 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8500 | 12 Nisan 12260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8501 | 14 Nisan 12261 |
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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