Ta’anit Bechorot 1537 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5297
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5297 occurred 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 1534 | 14 Nisan 5294 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1535 | 14 Nisan 5295 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1536 | 14 Nisan 5296 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1537 | 14 Nisan 5297 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1538 | 14 Nisan 5298 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1539 | 14 Nisan 5299 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1540 | 14 Nisan 5300 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1541 | 14 Nisan 5301 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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