Ta’anit Bechorot 3027 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6787
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6787 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 3024 | 14 Nisan 6784 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3025 | 14 Nisan 6785 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3026 | 14 Nisan 6786 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3027 | 14 Nisan 6787 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3028 | 14 Nisan 6788 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3029 | 14 Nisan 6789 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3030 | 14 Nisan 6790 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3031 | 14 Nisan 6791 |
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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