Ta’anit Bechorot 9317 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13077
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13077 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 9314 | 14 Nisan 13074 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9315 | 14 Nisan 13075 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9316 | 14 Nisan 13076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9317 | 14 Nisan 13077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9318 | 14 Nisan 13078 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9319 | 12 Nisan 13079 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9320 | 14 Nisan 13080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9321 | 14 Nisan 13081 |
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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