Ta’anit Bechorot 2749 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6509
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6509 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 2746 | 14 Nisan 6506 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2747 | 14 Nisan 6507 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2748 | 14 Nisan 6508 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2749 | 12 Nisan 6509 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2750 | 14 Nisan 6510 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2751 | 14 Nisan 6511 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2752 | 14 Nisan 6512 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2753 | 14 Nisan 6513 |
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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