Ta’anit Bechorot 9879 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13639
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13639 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 9876 | 14 Nisan 13636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9877 | 14 Nisan 13637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9878 | 14 Nisan 13638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9879 | 14 Nisan 13639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9880 | 14 Nisan 13640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9881 | 14 Nisan 13641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9882 | 14 Nisan 13642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9883 | 14 Nisan 13643 |
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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