Ta’anit Bechorot 3159 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6919
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6919 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 3156 | 14 Nisan 6916 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3157 | 14 Nisan 6917 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3158 | 12 Nisan 6918 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3159 | 14 Nisan 6919 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3160 | 14 Nisan 6920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3161 | 12 Nisan 6921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3162 | 14 Nisan 6922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3163 | 14 Nisan 6923 |
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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