Ta’anit Bechorot 1849 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5609
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5609 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 1846 | 14 Nisan 5606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1847 | 14 Nisan 5607 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1848 | 14 Nisan 5608 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1849 | 14 Nisan 5609 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1850 | 14 Nisan 5610 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1851 | 14 Nisan 5611 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1852 | 12 Nisan 5612 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1853 | 14 Nisan 5613 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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