Ta’anit Bechorot 4319 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8079
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8079 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 4316 | 14 Nisan 8076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4317 | 14 Nisan 8077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4318 | 14 Nisan 8078 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4319 | 14 Nisan 8079 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4320 | 14 Nisan 8080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4321 | 14 Nisan 8081 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4322 | 12 Nisan 8082 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4323 | 14 Nisan 8083 |
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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