Ta’anit Bechorot 6439 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10199
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10199 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 6436 | 14 Nisan 10196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6437 | 14 Nisan 10197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6438 | 14 Nisan 10198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6439 | 14 Nisan 10199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6440 | 14 Nisan 10200 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6441 | 14 Nisan 10201 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6442 | 14 Nisan 10202 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6443 | 14 Nisan 10203 |
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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