Ta’anit Bechorot 3827 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7587
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7587 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 3824 | 14 Nisan 7584 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3825 | 14 Nisan 7585 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3826 | 14 Nisan 7586 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3827 | 14 Nisan 7587 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3828 | 12 Nisan 7588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3829 | 14 Nisan 7589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3830 | 14 Nisan 7590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3831 | 12 Nisan 7591 |
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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