Ta’anit Bechorot 2609 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6369
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6369 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 2606 | 14 Nisan 6366 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2607 | 14 Nisan 6367 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2608 | 14 Nisan 6368 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2609 | 14 Nisan 6369 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2610 | 14 Nisan 6370 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2611 | 14 Nisan 6371 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2612 | 14 Nisan 6372 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2613 | 14 Nisan 6373 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
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