Ta’anit Bechorot 2839 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6599
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6599 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 2836 | 14 Nisan 6596 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2837 | 14 Nisan 6597 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2838 | 14 Nisan 6598 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2839 | 14 Nisan 6599 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2840 | 12 Nisan 6600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2841 | 14 Nisan 6601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2842 | 14 Nisan 6602 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2843 | 14 Nisan 6603 |
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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