Ta’anit Bechorot 5287 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9047
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9047 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 5284 | 14 Nisan 9044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5285 | 14 Nisan 9045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5286 | 12 Nisan 9046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5287 | 14 Nisan 9047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5288 | 14 Nisan 9048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5289 | 14 Nisan 9049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5290 | 12 Nisan 9050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5291 | 14 Nisan 9051 |
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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