Ta’anit Bechorot 3349 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7109
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7109 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 3346 | 14 Nisan 7106 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3347 | 14 Nisan 7107 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3348 | 14 Nisan 7108 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3349 | 14 Nisan 7109 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3350 | 14 Nisan 7110 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3351 | 14 Nisan 7111 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3352 | 14 Nisan 7112 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3353 | 14 Nisan 7113 |
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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