Ta’anit Bechorot 5459 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9219
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9219 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 5456 | 14 Nisan 9216 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5457 | 14 Nisan 9217 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5458 | 14 Nisan 9218 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5459 | 14 Nisan 9219 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5460 | 14 Nisan 9220 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5461 | 14 Nisan 9221 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5462 | 12 Nisan 9222 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5463 | 14 Nisan 9223 |
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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