Ta’anit Bechorot 987 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4747
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4747 occurred 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 984 | 14 Nisan 4744 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 985 | 14 Nisan 4745 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 986 | 12 Nisan 4746 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 987 | 14 Nisan 4747 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 988 | 14 Nisan 4748 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 989 | 12 Nisan 4749 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 990 | 14 Nisan 4750 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 991 | 14 Nisan 4751 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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