Ta’anit Bechorot 1349 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5109
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5109 occurred 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 1346 | 14 Nisan 5106 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1347 | 14 Nisan 5107 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1348 | 14 Nisan 5108 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1349 | 14 Nisan 5109 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1350 | 14 Nisan 5110 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1351 | 14 Nisan 5111 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1352 | 14 Nisan 5112 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1353 | 14 Nisan 5113 |
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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