Ta’anit Bechorot 8987 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12747
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12747 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 8984 | 14 Nisan 12744 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8985 | 14 Nisan 12745 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8986 | 14 Nisan 12746 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8987 | 14 Nisan 12747 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8988 | 14 Nisan 12748 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8989 | 14 Nisan 12749 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8990 | 14 Nisan 12750 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8991 | 14 Nisan 12751 |
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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