Ta’anit Bechorot 3287 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7047
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7047 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 3284 | 14 Nisan 7044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3285 | 14 Nisan 7045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3286 | 14 Nisan 7046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3287 | 12 Nisan 7047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3288 | 14 Nisan 7048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3289 | 14 Nisan 7049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3290 | 14 Nisan 7050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3291 | 14 Nisan 7051 |
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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