Ta’anit Bechorot 3279 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7039
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7039 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 3276 | 14 Nisan 7036 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3277 | 14 Nisan 7037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3278 | 14 Nisan 7038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3279 | 14 Nisan 7039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3280 | 14 Nisan 7040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3281 | 14 Nisan 7041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3282 | 14 Nisan 7042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3283 | 12 Nisan 7043 |
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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