Ta’anit Bechorot 627 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4387
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4387 occurred 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 624 | 14 Nisan 4384 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 625 | 14 Nisan 4385 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 626 | 14 Nisan 4386 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 627 | 14 Nisan 4387 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 628 | 14 Nisan 4388 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 629 | 14 Nisan 4389 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 630 | 14 Nisan 4390 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 631 | 14 Nisan 4391 |
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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