Ta’anit Bechorot 1387 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5147
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5147 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 1384 | 14 Nisan 5144 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1385 | 14 Nisan 5145 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1386 | 14 Nisan 5146 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1387 | 14 Nisan 5147 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1388 | 14 Nisan 5148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1389 | 12 Nisan 5149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1390 | 14 Nisan 5150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1391 | 14 Nisan 5151 |
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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