Ta’anit Bechorot 2949 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6709
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6709 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 2946 | 14 Nisan 6706 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2947 | 14 Nisan 6707 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2948 | 14 Nisan 6708 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2949 | 14 Nisan 6709 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2950 | 14 Nisan 6710 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2951 | 14 Nisan 6711 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2952 | 14 Nisan 6712 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2953 | 14 Nisan 6713 |
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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