Ta’anit Bechorot 6787 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10547
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10547 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 6784 | 14 Nisan 10544 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6785 | 14 Nisan 10545 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6786 | 14 Nisan 10546 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6787 | 14 Nisan 10547 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6788 | 14 Nisan 10548 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6789 | 14 Nisan 10549 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6790 | 14 Nisan 10550 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6791 | 14 Nisan 10551 |
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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