Ta’anit Bechorot 1587 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5347
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5347 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 1584 | 14 Nisan 5344 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1585 | 12 Nisan 5345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1586 | 14 Nisan 5346 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1587 | 14 Nisan 5347 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1588 | 14 Nisan 5348 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1589 | 14 Nisan 5349 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1590 | 14 Nisan 5350 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1591 | 14 Nisan 5351 |
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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