Ta’anit Bechorot 1327 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5087
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5087 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 1324 | 14 Nisan 5084 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1325 | 14 Nisan 5085 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1326 | 14 Nisan 5086 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1327 | 14 Nisan 5087 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1328 | 14 Nisan 5088 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1329 | 14 Nisan 5089 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1330 | 14 Nisan 5090 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1331 | 12 Nisan 5091 |
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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