Ta’anit Bechorot 7027 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10787
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10787 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 7024 | 14 Nisan 10784 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7025 | 14 Nisan 10785 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7026 | 14 Nisan 10786 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7027 | 14 Nisan 10787 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7028 | 14 Nisan 10788 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7029 | 14 Nisan 10789 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7030 | 14 Nisan 10790 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7031 | 14 Nisan 10791 |
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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