Ta’anit Bechorot 6827 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10587
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10587 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 6824 | 14 Nisan 10584 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6825 | 14 Nisan 10585 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6826 | 12 Nisan 10586 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6827 | 14 Nisan 10587 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6828 | 14 Nisan 10588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6829 | 14 Nisan 10589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6830 | 14 Nisan 10590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6831 | 14 Nisan 10591 |
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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