Ta’anit Bechorot 1987 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5747
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5747 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 1984 | 14 Nisan 5744 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1985 | 14 Nisan 5745 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1986 | 14 Nisan 5746 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1987 | 14 Nisan 5747 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1988 | 14 Nisan 5748 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1989 | 14 Nisan 5749 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1990 | 14 Nisan 5750 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1991 | 14 Nisan 5751 |
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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