Ta’anit Bechorot 2079 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5839
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5839 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 2076 | 14 Nisan 5836 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2077 | 14 Nisan 5837 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2078 | 14 Nisan 5838 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2079 | 12 Nisan 5839 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2080 | 14 Nisan 5840 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2081 | 14 Nisan 5841 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2082 | 14 Nisan 5842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2083 | 14 Nisan 5843 |
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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