Ta’anit Bechorot 1909 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5669
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5669 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 1906 | 14 Nisan 5666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1907 | 14 Nisan 5667 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1908 | 14 Nisan 5668 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1909 | 14 Nisan 5669 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1910 | 12 Nisan 5670 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1911 | 14 Nisan 5671 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1912 | 14 Nisan 5672 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1913 | 14 Nisan 5673 |
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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