Ta’anit Bechorot 9817 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13577
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13577 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 9814 | 14 Nisan 13574 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9815 | 14 Nisan 13575 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9816 | 14 Nisan 13576 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9817 | 12 Nisan 13577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9818 | 14 Nisan 13578 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9819 | 14 Nisan 13579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9820 | 14 Nisan 13580 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9821 | 14 Nisan 13581 |
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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