Ta’anit Bechorot 9887 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13647
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13647 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 9884 | 12 Nisan 13644 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9885 | 14 Nisan 13645 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9886 | 14 Nisan 13646 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9887 | 12 Nisan 13647 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9888 | 14 Nisan 13648 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9889 | 14 Nisan 13649 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9890 | 14 Nisan 13650 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9891 | 12 Nisan 13651 |
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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