Ta’anit Bechorot 3219 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6979
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6979 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 3216 | 12 Nisan 6976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3217 | 14 Nisan 6977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3218 | 14 Nisan 6978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3219 | 14 Nisan 6979 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3220 | 14 Nisan 6980 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3221 | 14 Nisan 6981 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3222 | 14 Nisan 6982 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3223 | 14 Nisan 6983 |
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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