Ta’anit Bechorot 3839 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7599
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7599 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 3836 | 14 Nisan 7596 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3837 | 14 Nisan 7597 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3838 | 14 Nisan 7598 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3839 | 14 Nisan 7599 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3840 | 14 Nisan 7600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3841 | 14 Nisan 7601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3842 | 14 Nisan 7602 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3843 | 14 Nisan 7603 |
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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