Ta’anit Bechorot 3039 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6799
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6799 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 3036 | 12 Nisan 6796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3037 | 14 Nisan 6797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3038 | 14 Nisan 6798 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3039 | 14 Nisan 6799 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3040 | 12 Nisan 6800 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3041 | 14 Nisan 6801 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3042 | 14 Nisan 6802 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3043 | 14 Nisan 6803 |
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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