Ta’anit Bechorot 8427 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12187
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12187 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 8424 | 14 Nisan 12184 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8425 | 14 Nisan 12185 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8426 | 12 Nisan 12186 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8427 | 14 Nisan 12187 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8428 | 14 Nisan 12188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8429 | 12 Nisan 12189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8430 | 14 Nisan 12190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8431 | 14 Nisan 12191 |
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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