Ta’anit Bechorot 3479 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7239
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7239 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 3476 | 12 Nisan 7236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3477 | 14 Nisan 7237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3478 | 14 Nisan 7238 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3479 | 14 Nisan 7239 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3480 | 14 Nisan 7240 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3481 | 14 Nisan 7241 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3482 | 14 Nisan 7242 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3483 | 12 Nisan 7243 |
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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