Ta’anit Bechorot 9679 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13439
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13439 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 9676 | 14 Nisan 13436 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9677 | 14 Nisan 13437 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9678 | 14 Nisan 13438 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9679 | 14 Nisan 13439 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9680 | 14 Nisan 13440 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9681 | 14 Nisan 13441 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9682 | 14 Nisan 13442 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9683 | 14 Nisan 13443 |
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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