Ta’anit Bechorot 3749 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7509
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7509 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 3746 | 14 Nisan 7506 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3747 | 14 Nisan 7507 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3748 | 14 Nisan 7508 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3749 | 14 Nisan 7509 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3750 | 12 Nisan 7510 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3751 | 14 Nisan 7511 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3752 | 14 Nisan 7512 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3753 | 14 Nisan 7513 |
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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