Ta’anit Bechorot 6399 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10159
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10159 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 6396 | 14 Nisan 10156 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6397 | 14 Nisan 10157 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6398 | 14 Nisan 10158 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6399 | 12 Nisan 10159 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6400 | 14 Nisan 10160 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6401 | 14 Nisan 10161 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6402 | 14 Nisan 10162 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6403 | 12 Nisan 10163 |
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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