Ta’anit Bechorot 7827 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11587
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11587 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 7824 | 14 Nisan 11584 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7825 | 14 Nisan 11585 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7826 | 14 Nisan 11586 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7827 | 14 Nisan 11587 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7828 | 14 Nisan 11588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7829 | 14 Nisan 11589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7830 | 14 Nisan 11590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7831 | 14 Nisan 11591 |
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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