Ta’anit Bechorot 8439 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12199
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12199 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 8436 | 14 Nisan 12196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8437 | 14 Nisan 12197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8438 | 14 Nisan 12198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8439 | 14 Nisan 12199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8440 | 14 Nisan 12200 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8441 | 14 Nisan 12201 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8442 | 14 Nisan 12202 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8443 | 14 Nisan 12203 |
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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