Ta’anit Bechorot 9087 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12847
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12847 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 9084 | 14 Nisan 12844 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9085 | 14 Nisan 12845 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9086 | 14 Nisan 12846 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9087 | 14 Nisan 12847 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9088 | 14 Nisan 12848 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9089 | 12 Nisan 12849 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9090 | 14 Nisan 12850 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9091 | 14 Nisan 12851 |
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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