Ta’anit Bechorot 7779 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11539
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11539 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 7776 | 14 Nisan 11536 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7777 | 14 Nisan 11537 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7778 | 14 Nisan 11538 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7779 | 14 Nisan 11539 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7780 | 14 Nisan 11540 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7781 | 14 Nisan 11541 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7782 | 14 Nisan 11542 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7783 | 12 Nisan 11543 |
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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