Ta’anit Bechorot 349 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4109
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4109 occurred 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 346 | 14 Nisan 4106 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 347 | 12 Nisan 4107 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 348 | 14 Nisan 4108 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 349 | 14 Nisan 4109 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 350 | 14 Nisan 4110 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 351 | 14 Nisan 4111 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 352 | 14 Nisan 4112 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 353 | 14 Nisan 4113 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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