Ta’anit Bechorot 5187 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8947
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8947 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 5184 | 14 Nisan 8944 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5185 | 14 Nisan 8945 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5186 | 14 Nisan 8946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5187 | 14 Nisan 8947 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5188 | 12 Nisan 8948 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5189 | 14 Nisan 8949 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5190 | 14 Nisan 8950 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5191 | 14 Nisan 8951 |
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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