Ta’anit Bechorot 9619 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13379
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13379 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 9616 | 14 Nisan 13376 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9617 | 12 Nisan 13377 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9618 | 14 Nisan 13378 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9619 | 14 Nisan 13379 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9620 | 14 Nisan 13380 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9621 | 14 Nisan 13381 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9622 | 14 Nisan 13382 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9623 | 14 Nisan 13383 |
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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