Ta’anit Bechorot 5207 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8967
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8967 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 5204 | 14 Nisan 8964 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5205 | 14 Nisan 8965 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5206 | 14 Nisan 8966 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5207 | 14 Nisan 8967 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5208 | 14 Nisan 8968 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5209 | 14 Nisan 8969 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5210 | 14 Nisan 8970 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5211 | 14 Nisan 8971 |
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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