Ta’anit Bechorot 4587 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8347
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8347 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 4584 | 14 Nisan 8344 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4585 | 14 Nisan 8345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4586 | 14 Nisan 8346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4587 | 14 Nisan 8347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4588 | 14 Nisan 8348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4589 | 14 Nisan 8349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4590 | 14 Nisan 8350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4591 | 14 Nisan 8351 |
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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