Ta’anit Bechorot 4199 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7959
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7959 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 4196 | 14 Nisan 7956 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4197 | 14 Nisan 7957 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4198 | 14 Nisan 7958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4199 | 14 Nisan 7959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4200 | 12 Nisan 7960 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4201 | 14 Nisan 7961 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4202 | 14 Nisan 7962 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4203 | 14 Nisan 7963 |
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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