Ta’anit Bechorot 2549 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6309
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6309 occurs at dawn 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 2546 | 12 Nisan 6306 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2547 | 14 Nisan 6307 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2548 | 14 Nisan 6308 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2549 | 14 Nisan 6309 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2550 | 14 Nisan 6310 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2551 | 14 Nisan 6311 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2552 | 14 Nisan 6312 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2553 | 14 Nisan 6313 |
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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