Ta’anit Bechorot 8227 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11987
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11987 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 8224 | 14 Nisan 11984 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8225 | 14 Nisan 11985 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8226 | 12 Nisan 11986 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8227 | 14 Nisan 11987 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8228 | 14 Nisan 11988 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8229 | 14 Nisan 11989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8230 | 14 Nisan 11990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8231 | 14 Nisan 11991 |
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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