Ta’anit Bechorot 8517 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12277
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12277 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 8514 | 14 Nisan 12274 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8515 | 14 Nisan 12275 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8516 | 14 Nisan 12276 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8517 | 14 Nisan 12277 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8518 | 14 Nisan 12278 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8519 | 14 Nisan 12279 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8520 | 14 Nisan 12280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8521 | 14 Nisan 12281 |
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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