Ta’anit Bechorot 7919 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11679
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11679 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 7916 | 14 Nisan 11676 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7917 | 14 Nisan 11677 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7918 | 14 Nisan 11678 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7919 | 14 Nisan 11679 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7920 | 14 Nisan 11680 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7921 | 14 Nisan 11681 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7922 | 14 Nisan 11682 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7923 | 14 Nisan 11683 |
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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