Ta’anit Bechorot 8537 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12297
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12297 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 8534 | 14 Nisan 12294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8535 | 14 Nisan 12295 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8536 | 14 Nisan 12296 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8537 | 14 Nisan 12297 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8538 | 14 Nisan 12298 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8539 | 14 Nisan 12299 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8540 | 14 Nisan 12300 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8541 | 14 Nisan 12301 |
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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