Ta’anit Bechorot 7959 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11719
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11719 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 7956 | 14 Nisan 11716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7957 | 14 Nisan 11717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7958 | 14 Nisan 11718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7959 | 12 Nisan 11719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7960 | 14 Nisan 11720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7961 | 14 Nisan 11721 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7962 | 14 Nisan 11722 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7963 | 12 Nisan 11723 |
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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