Ta’anit Bechorot 8619 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12379
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12379 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 8616 | 14 Nisan 12376 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8617 | 14 Nisan 12377 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8618 | 14 Nisan 12378 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8619 | 14 Nisan 12379 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8620 | 14 Nisan 12380 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8621 | 14 Nisan 12381 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8622 | 12 Nisan 12382 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8623 | 14 Nisan 12383 |
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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