Ta’anit Bechorot 3389 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7149
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7149 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 3386 | 14 Nisan 7146 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3387 | 14 Nisan 7147 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3388 | 14 Nisan 7148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3389 | 14 Nisan 7149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3390 | 14 Nisan 7150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3391 | 14 Nisan 7151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3392 | 12 Nisan 7152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3393 | 14 Nisan 7153 |
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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