Ta’anit Bechorot 2939 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6699
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6699 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 2936 | 14 Nisan 6696 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2937 | 14 Nisan 6697 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2938 | 12 Nisan 6698 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2939 | 14 Nisan 6699 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2940 | 14 Nisan 6700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2941 | 14 Nisan 6701 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2942 | 12 Nisan 6702 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2943 | 14 Nisan 6703 |
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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