Ta’anit Bechorot 2187 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5947
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5947 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 2184 | 14 Nisan 5944 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2185 | 14 Nisan 5945 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2186 | 14 Nisan 5946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2187 | 14 Nisan 5947 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2188 | 14 Nisan 5948 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2189 | 14 Nisan 5949 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2190 | 14 Nisan 5950 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2191 | 14 Nisan 5951 |
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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