Ta’anit Bechorot 2779 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6539
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6539 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 2776 | 14 Nisan 6536 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2777 | 14 Nisan 6537 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2778 | 14 Nisan 6538 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2779 | 14 Nisan 6539 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2780 | 14 Nisan 6540 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2781 | 14 Nisan 6541 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2782 | 14 Nisan 6542 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2783 | 14 Nisan 6543 |
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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