Ta’anit Bechorot 4139 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7899
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7899 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 4136 | 14 Nisan 7896 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4137 | 14 Nisan 7897 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4138 | 14 Nisan 7898 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4139 | 14 Nisan 7899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4140 | 14 Nisan 7900 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4141 | 14 Nisan 7901 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4142 | 14 Nisan 7902 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4143 | 14 Nisan 7903 |
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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