Ta’anit Bechorot 227 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3987
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3987 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 224 | 14 Nisan 3984 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 225 | 12 Nisan 3985 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 226 | 14 Nisan 3986 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 227 | 14 Nisan 3987 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 228 | 14 Nisan 3988 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 229 | 14 Nisan 3989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 230 | 14 Nisan 3990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 231 | 14 Nisan 3991 |
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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