Ta’anit Bechorot 6140 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9900
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9900 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 6137 | 14 Nisan 9897 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6138 | 14 Nisan 9898 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6139 | 14 Nisan 9899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6140 | 14 Nisan 9900 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6141 | 14 Nisan 9901 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6142 | 14 Nisan 9902 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6143 | 14 Nisan 9903 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6144 | 14 Nisan 9904 |
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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