Ta’anit Bechorot 8757 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12517
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12517 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 8754 | 14 Nisan 12514 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8755 | 14 Nisan 12515 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8756 | 14 Nisan 12516 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8757 | 14 Nisan 12517 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8758 | 14 Nisan 12518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8759 | 14 Nisan 12519 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8760 | 14 Nisan 12520 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8761 | 14 Nisan 12521 |
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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