Ta’anit Bechorot 2227 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5987
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5987 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 2224 | 12 Nisan 5984 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2225 | 14 Nisan 5985 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2226 | 14 Nisan 5986 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2227 | 14 Nisan 5987 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2228 | 12 Nisan 5988 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2229 | 14 Nisan 5989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2230 | 14 Nisan 5990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2231 | 14 Nisan 5991 |
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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