Ta’anit Bechorot 1949 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5709
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5709 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 1946 | 14 Nisan 5706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1947 | 14 Nisan 5707 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1948 | 14 Nisan 5708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1949 | 14 Nisan 5709 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1950 | 12 Nisan 5710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1951 | 14 Nisan 5711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1952 | 14 Nisan 5712 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1953 | 14 Nisan 5713 |
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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