Ta’anit Bechorot 6187 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9947
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9947 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 6184 | 14 Nisan 9944 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6185 | 14 Nisan 9945 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6186 | 14 Nisan 9946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6187 | 14 Nisan 9947 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6188 | 14 Nisan 9948 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6189 | 14 Nisan 9949 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6190 | 14 Nisan 9950 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6191 | 14 Nisan 9951 |
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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