Ta’anit Bechorot 2639 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6399
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6399 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 2636 | 14 Nisan 6396 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2637 | 12 Nisan 6397 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2638 | 14 Nisan 6398 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2639 | 14 Nisan 6399 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2640 | 12 Nisan 6400 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2641 | 14 Nisan 6401 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2642 | 14 Nisan 6402 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2643 | 14 Nisan 6403 |
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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