Ta’anit Bechorot 7759 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11519
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11519 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 7756 | 12 Nisan 11516 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7757 | 14 Nisan 11517 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7758 | 14 Nisan 11518 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7759 | 12 Nisan 11519 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7760 | 14 Nisan 11520 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7761 | 14 Nisan 11521 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7762 | 14 Nisan 11522 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7763 | 12 Nisan 11523 |
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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