Ta’anit Bechorot 7659 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11419
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11419 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 7656 | 14 Nisan 11416 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7657 | 14 Nisan 11417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7658 | 12 Nisan 11418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7659 | 14 Nisan 11419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7660 | 14 Nisan 11420 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7661 | 12 Nisan 11421 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7662 | 14 Nisan 11422 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7663 | 14 Nisan 11423 |
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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