Ta’anit Bechorot 7079 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10839
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10839 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7076 | 14 Nisan 10836 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7077 | 14 Nisan 10837 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7078 | 14 Nisan 10838 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7079 | 14 Nisan 10839 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7080 | 14 Nisan 10840 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7081 | 14 Nisan 10841 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7082 | 14 Nisan 10842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7083 | 14 Nisan 10843 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.