Ta’anit Bechorot 5219 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8979
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8979 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 5216 | 14 Nisan 8976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5217 | 14 Nisan 8977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5218 | 14 Nisan 8978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5219 | 12 Nisan 8979 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5220 | 14 Nisan 8980 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5221 | 14 Nisan 8981 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5222 | 14 Nisan 8982 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5223 | 14 Nisan 8983 |
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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