Ta’anit Bechorot 8079 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11839
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11839 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 8076 | 14 Nisan 11836 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8077 | 14 Nisan 11837 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8078 | 14 Nisan 11838 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8079 | 14 Nisan 11839 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8080 | 14 Nisan 11840 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8081 | 12 Nisan 11841 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8082 | 14 Nisan 11842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8083 | 14 Nisan 11843 |
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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