Ta’anit Bechorot 5359 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9119
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9119 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 5356 | 14 Nisan 9116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5357 | 12 Nisan 9117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5358 | 14 Nisan 9118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5359 | 14 Nisan 9119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5360 | 14 Nisan 9120 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5361 | 14 Nisan 9121 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5362 | 14 Nisan 9122 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5363 | 14 Nisan 9123 |
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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