Ta’anit Bechorot 3979 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7739
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7739 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 3976 | 14 Nisan 7736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3977 | 12 Nisan 7737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3978 | 14 Nisan 7738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3979 | 14 Nisan 7739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3980 | 12 Nisan 7740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3981 | 14 Nisan 7741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3982 | 14 Nisan 7742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3983 | 14 Nisan 7743 |
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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