Ta’anit Bechorot 8937 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12697
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12697 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 8934 | 14 Nisan 12694 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8935 | 14 Nisan 12695 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8936 | 14 Nisan 12696 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8937 | 14 Nisan 12697 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8938 | 14 Nisan 12698 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8939 | 14 Nisan 12699 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8940 | 14 Nisan 12700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8941 | 14 Nisan 12701 |
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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