Ta’anit Bechorot 9339 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13099
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13099 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 9336 | 14 Nisan 13096 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9337 | 14 Nisan 13097 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9338 | 14 Nisan 13098 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9339 | 14 Nisan 13099 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9340 | 14 Nisan 13100 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9341 | 14 Nisan 13101 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9342 | 14 Nisan 13102 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9343 | 12 Nisan 13103 |
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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