Ta’anit Bechorot 2239 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5999
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5999 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 2236 | 14 Nisan 5996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2237 | 14 Nisan 5997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2238 | 14 Nisan 5998 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2239 | 14 Nisan 5999 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2240 | 14 Nisan 6000 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2241 | 12 Nisan 6001 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2242 | 14 Nisan 6002 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2243 | 14 Nisan 6003 |
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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