Ta’anit Bechorot 6427 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10187
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10187 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 6424 | 14 Nisan 10184 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6425 | 14 Nisan 10185 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6426 | 12 Nisan 10186 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6427 | 14 Nisan 10187 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6428 | 14 Nisan 10188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6429 | 14 Nisan 10189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6430 | 12 Nisan 10190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6431 | 14 Nisan 10191 |
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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