Ta’anit Bechorot 9227 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12987
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12987 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 9224 | 14 Nisan 12984 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9225 | 12 Nisan 12985 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9226 | 14 Nisan 12986 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9227 | 14 Nisan 12987 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9228 | 14 Nisan 12988 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9229 | 14 Nisan 12989 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9230 | 14 Nisan 12990 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9231 | 14 Nisan 12991 |
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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