Ta’anit Bechorot 9357 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13117
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13117 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9354 | 14 Nisan 13114 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9355 | 14 Nisan 13115 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9356 | 14 Nisan 13116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9357 | 14 Nisan 13117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9358 | 14 Nisan 13118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9359 | 14 Nisan 13119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9360 | 14 Nisan 13120 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9361 | 14 Nisan 13121 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.