Ta’anit Bechorot 3079 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6839
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6839 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 3076 | 14 Nisan 6836 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3077 | 14 Nisan 6837 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3078 | 14 Nisan 6838 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3079 | 14 Nisan 6839 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3080 | 14 Nisan 6840 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3081 | 14 Nisan 6841 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3082 | 14 Nisan 6842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3083 | 14 Nisan 6843 |
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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