Ta’anit Bechorot 189 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3949
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3949 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 186 | 14 Nisan 3946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 187 | 14 Nisan 3947 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 188 | 14 Nisan 3948 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 189 | 14 Nisan 3949 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 190 | 14 Nisan 3950 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 191 | 12 Nisan 3951 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 192 | 14 Nisan 3952 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 193 | 14 Nisan 3953 |
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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