Ta’anit Bechorot 5139 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8899
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8899 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 5136 | 14 Nisan 8896 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5137 | 12 Nisan 8897 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5138 | 14 Nisan 8898 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5139 | 14 Nisan 8899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5140 | 14 Nisan 8900 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5141 | 12 Nisan 8901 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5142 | 14 Nisan 8902 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5143 | 14 Nisan 8903 |
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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