Ta’anit Bechorot 897 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4657
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4657 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 894 | 14 Nisan 4654 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 895 | 12 Nisan 4655 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 896 | 14 Nisan 4656 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 897 | 14 Nisan 4657 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 898 | 14 Nisan 4658 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 899 | 14 Nisan 4659 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 900 | 14 Nisan 4660 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 901 | 14 Nisan 4661 |
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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