Ta’anit Bechorot 7359 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11119
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11119 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 7356 | 14 Nisan 11116 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7357 | 14 Nisan 11117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7358 | 14 Nisan 11118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7359 | 14 Nisan 11119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7360 | 12 Nisan 11120 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7361 | 14 Nisan 11121 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7362 | 14 Nisan 11122 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7363 | 14 Nisan 11123 |
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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