Ta’anit Bechorot 8657 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12417
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12417 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 8654 | 14 Nisan 12414 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8655 | 14 Nisan 12415 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8656 | 14 Nisan 12416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8657 | 14 Nisan 12417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8658 | 14 Nisan 12418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8659 | 14 Nisan 12419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8660 | 14 Nisan 12420 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8661 | 14 Nisan 12421 |
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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