Ta’anit Bechorot 5939 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9699
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9699 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 5936 | 12 Nisan 9696 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5937 | 14 Nisan 9697 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5938 | 14 Nisan 9698 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5939 | 14 Nisan 9699 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5940 | 14 Nisan 9700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5941 | 14 Nisan 9701 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5942 | 14 Nisan 9702 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5943 | 14 Nisan 9703 |
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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