Ta’anit Bechorot 1449 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5209
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5209 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 1446 | 14 Nisan 5206 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1447 | 14 Nisan 5207 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1448 | 14 Nisan 5208 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1449 | 14 Nisan 5209 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1450 | 14 Nisan 5210 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1451 | 14 Nisan 5211 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1452 | 14 Nisan 5212 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1453 | 12 Nisan 5213 |
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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