Ta’anit Bechorot 7127 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10887
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10887 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 7124 | 14 Nisan 10884 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7125 | 14 Nisan 10885 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7126 | 14 Nisan 10886 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7127 | 12 Nisan 10887 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7128 | 14 Nisan 10888 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7129 | 14 Nisan 10889 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7130 | 14 Nisan 10890 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7131 | 14 Nisan 10891 |
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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