Ta’anit Bechorot 9899 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13659
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13659 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 9896 | 14 Nisan 13656 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9897 | 14 Nisan 13657 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9898 | 14 Nisan 13658 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9899 | 14 Nisan 13659 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9900 | 14 Nisan 13660 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9901 | 14 Nisan 13661 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9902 | 14 Nisan 13662 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9903 | 14 Nisan 13663 |
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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