Ta’anit Bechorot 4027 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7787
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7787 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 4024 | 12 Nisan 7784 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4025 | 14 Nisan 7785 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4026 | 14 Nisan 7786 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4027 | 14 Nisan 7787 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4028 | 12 Nisan 7788 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4029 | 14 Nisan 7789 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4030 | 14 Nisan 7790 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4031 | 12 Nisan 7791 |
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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