Ta’anit Bechorot 2159 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5919
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5919 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 2156 | 14 Nisan 5916 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2157 | 12 Nisan 5917 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2158 | 14 Nisan 5918 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2159 | 14 Nisan 5919 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2160 | 14 Nisan 5920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2161 | 14 Nisan 5921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2162 | 14 Nisan 5922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2163 | 14 Nisan 5923 |
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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