Ta’anit Bechorot 3679 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7439
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7439 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 3676 | 14 Nisan 7436 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3677 | 14 Nisan 7437 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3678 | 14 Nisan 7438 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3679 | 12 Nisan 7439 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3680 | 14 Nisan 7440 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3681 | 14 Nisan 7441 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3682 | 14 Nisan 7442 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3683 | 12 Nisan 7443 |
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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