Ta’anit Bechorot 389 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4149
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4149 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 386 | 14 Nisan 4146 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 387 | 12 Nisan 4147 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 388 | 14 Nisan 4148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 389 | 14 Nisan 4149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 390 | 14 Nisan 4150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 391 | 14 Nisan 4151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 392 | 14 Nisan 4152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 393 | 14 Nisan 4153 |
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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