Ta’anit Bechorot 2139 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5899
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5899 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 2136 | 14 Nisan 5896 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2137 | 14 Nisan 5897 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2138 | 14 Nisan 5898 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2139 | 14 Nisan 5899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2140 | 14 Nisan 5900 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2141 | 14 Nisan 5901 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2142 | 14 Nisan 5902 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2143 | 12 Nisan 5903 |
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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