Ta’anit Bechorot 8587 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12347
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12347 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 8584 | 14 Nisan 12344 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8585 | 14 Nisan 12345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8586 | 14 Nisan 12346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8587 | 14 Nisan 12347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8588 | 14 Nisan 12348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8589 | 14 Nisan 12349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8590 | 14 Nisan 12350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8591 | 14 Nisan 12351 |
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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