Ta’anit Bechorot 9457 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13217
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13217 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 9454 | 14 Nisan 13214 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9455 | 14 Nisan 13215 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9456 | 14 Nisan 13216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9457 | 14 Nisan 13217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9458 | 14 Nisan 13218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9459 | 14 Nisan 13219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9460 | 14 Nisan 13220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9461 | 12 Nisan 13221 |
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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