Ta’anit Bechorot 3087 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6847
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6847 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 3084 | 14 Nisan 6844 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3085 | 14 Nisan 6845 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3086 | 14 Nisan 6846 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3087 | 12 Nisan 6847 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3088 | 14 Nisan 6848 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3089 | 14 Nisan 6849 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3090 | 12 Nisan 6850 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3091 | 14 Nisan 6851 |
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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