Ta’anit Bechorot 2849 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6609
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6609 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 2846 | 14 Nisan 6606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2847 | 12 Nisan 6607 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2848 | 14 Nisan 6608 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2849 | 14 Nisan 6609 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2850 | 14 Nisan 6610 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2851 | 14 Nisan 6611 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2852 | 14 Nisan 6612 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2853 | 14 Nisan 6613 |
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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