Ta’anit Bechorot 4867 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8627
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8627 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 4864 | 14 Nisan 8624 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4865 | 14 Nisan 8625 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4866 | 14 Nisan 8626 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4867 | 14 Nisan 8627 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4868 | 14 Nisan 8628 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4869 | 14 Nisan 8629 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4870 | 12 Nisan 8630 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4871 | 14 Nisan 8631 |
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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