Ta’anit Bechorot 5979 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9739
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9739 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 5976 | 14 Nisan 9736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5977 | 14 Nisan 9737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5978 | 14 Nisan 9738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5979 | 14 Nisan 9739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5980 | 12 Nisan 9740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5981 | 14 Nisan 9741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5982 | 14 Nisan 9742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5983 | 14 Nisan 9743 |
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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