Ta’anit Bechorot 3909 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7669
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7669 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 3906 | 12 Nisan 7666 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3907 | 14 Nisan 7667 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3908 | 14 Nisan 7668 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3909 | 14 Nisan 7669 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3910 | 14 Nisan 7670 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3911 | 14 Nisan 7671 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3912 | 14 Nisan 7672 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3913 | 14 Nisan 7673 |
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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