Ta’anit Bechorot 9217 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12977
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12977 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 9214 | 12 Nisan 12974 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9215 | 14 Nisan 12975 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9216 | 14 Nisan 12976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9217 | 14 Nisan 12977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9218 | 14 Nisan 12978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9219 | 14 Nisan 12979 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9220 | 14 Nisan 12980 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9221 | 12 Nisan 12981 |
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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