Ta’anit Bechorot 8379 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12139
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12139 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 8376 | 14 Nisan 12136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8377 | 14 Nisan 12137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8378 | 12 Nisan 12138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8379 | 14 Nisan 12139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8380 | 14 Nisan 12140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8381 | 14 Nisan 12141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8382 | 12 Nisan 12142 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8383 | 14 Nisan 12143 |
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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