Ta’anit Bechorot 9579 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13339
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13339 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 9576 | 14 Nisan 13336 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9577 | 14 Nisan 13337 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9578 | 14 Nisan 13338 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9579 | 14 Nisan 13339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9580 | 14 Nisan 13340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9581 | 14 Nisan 13341 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9582 | 14 Nisan 13342 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9583 | 14 Nisan 13343 |
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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