Ta’anit Bechorot 3009 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6769
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6769 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 3006 | 14 Nisan 6766 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3007 | 14 Nisan 6767 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3008 | 14 Nisan 6768 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3009 | 12 Nisan 6769 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3010 | 14 Nisan 6770 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3011 | 14 Nisan 6771 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3012 | 14 Nisan 6772 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3013 | 14 Nisan 6773 |
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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