Ta’anit Bechorot 3469 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7229
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7229 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 3466 | 14 Nisan 7226 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3467 | 14 Nisan 7227 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3468 | 14 Nisan 7228 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3469 | 14 Nisan 7229 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3470 | 14 Nisan 7230 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3471 | 14 Nisan 7231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3472 | 14 Nisan 7232 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3473 | 14 Nisan 7233 |
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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