Ta’anit Bechorot 9499 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13259
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13259 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 9496 | 14 Nisan 13256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9497 | 14 Nisan 13257 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9498 | 14 Nisan 13258 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9499 | 14 Nisan 13259 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9500 | 14 Nisan 13260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9501 | 14 Nisan 13261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9502 | 14 Nisan 13262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9503 | 14 Nisan 13263 |
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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