Ta’anit Bechorot 7287 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11047
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11047 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 7284 | 14 Nisan 11044 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7285 | 14 Nisan 11045 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7286 | 14 Nisan 11046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7287 | 14 Nisan 11047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7288 | 14 Nisan 11048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7289 | 12 Nisan 11049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7290 | 14 Nisan 11050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7291 | 14 Nisan 11051 |
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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