Ta’anit Bechorot 8819 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12579
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12579 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 8816 | 14 Nisan 12576 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8817 | 14 Nisan 12577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8818 | 14 Nisan 12578 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8819 | 14 Nisan 12579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8820 | 14 Nisan 12580 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8821 | 14 Nisan 12581 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8822 | 14 Nisan 12582 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8823 | 14 Nisan 12583 |
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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