Ta’anit Bechorot 9637 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13397
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13397 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 9634 | 14 Nisan 13394 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9635 | 14 Nisan 13395 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9636 | 14 Nisan 13396 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9637 | 12 Nisan 13397 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9638 | 14 Nisan 13398 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9639 | 14 Nisan 13399 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9640 | 14 Nisan 13400 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9641 | 12 Nisan 13401 |
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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