Ta’anit Bechorot 7999 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11759
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11759 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 7996 | 14 Nisan 11756 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7997 | 14 Nisan 11757 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7998 | 14 Nisan 11758 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7999 | 14 Nisan 11759 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8000 | 14 Nisan 11760 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8001 | 14 Nisan 11761 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8002 | 14 Nisan 11762 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8003 | 12 Nisan 11763 |
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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