Ta’anit Bechorot 3739 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7499
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7499 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 3736 | 14 Nisan 7496 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3737 | 12 Nisan 7497 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3738 | 14 Nisan 7498 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3739 | 14 Nisan 7499 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3740 | 14 Nisan 7500 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3741 | 14 Nisan 7501 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3742 | 14 Nisan 7502 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3743 | 14 Nisan 7503 |
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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