Ta’anit Bechorot 857 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4617
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4617 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 854 | 14 Nisan 4614 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 855 | 14 Nisan 4615 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 856 | 14 Nisan 4616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 857 | 14 Nisan 4617 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 858 | 14 Nisan 4618 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 859 | 14 Nisan 4619 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 860 | 14 Nisan 4620 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 861 | 12 Nisan 4621 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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