Ta’anit Bechorot 6179 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9939
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9939 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 6176 | 12 Nisan 9936 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6177 | 14 Nisan 9937 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6178 | 14 Nisan 9938 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6179 | 12 Nisan 9939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6180 | 14 Nisan 9940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6181 | 14 Nisan 9941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6182 | 14 Nisan 9942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6183 | 12 Nisan 9943 |
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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