Ta’anit Bechorot 2879 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6639
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6639 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 2876 | 14 Nisan 6636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2877 | 14 Nisan 6637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2878 | 14 Nisan 6638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2879 | 14 Nisan 6639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2880 | 14 Nisan 6640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2881 | 14 Nisan 6641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2882 | 14 Nisan 6642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2883 | 14 Nisan 6643 |
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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