Ta’anit Bechorot 6959 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10719
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10719 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 6956 | 14 Nisan 10716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6957 | 14 Nisan 10717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6958 | 14 Nisan 10718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6959 | 14 Nisan 10719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6960 | 14 Nisan 10720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6961 | 14 Nisan 10721 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6962 | 14 Nisan 10722 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6963 | 14 Nisan 10723 |
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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