Ta’anit Bechorot 6879 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10639
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10639 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 6876 | 14 Nisan 10636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6877 | 14 Nisan 10637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6878 | 14 Nisan 10638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6879 | 14 Nisan 10639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6880 | 14 Nisan 10640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6881 | 14 Nisan 10641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6882 | 14 Nisan 10642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6883 | 14 Nisan 10643 |
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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