Ta’anit Bechorot 8967 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12727
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12727 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 8964 | 14 Nisan 12724 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8965 | 14 Nisan 12725 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8966 | 14 Nisan 12726 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8967 | 12 Nisan 12727 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8968 | 14 Nisan 12728 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8969 | 14 Nisan 12729 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8970 | 14 Nisan 12730 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8971 | 14 Nisan 12731 |
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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