Ta’anit Bechorot 8387 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12147
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12147 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 8384 | 14 Nisan 12144 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8385 | 14 Nisan 12145 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8386 | 14 Nisan 12146 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8387 | 14 Nisan 12147 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8388 | 14 Nisan 12148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8389 | 14 Nisan 12149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8390 | 14 Nisan 12150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8391 | 14 Nisan 12151 |
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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