Ta’anit Bechorot 4049 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7809
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7809 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 4046 | 14 Nisan 7806 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4047 | 14 Nisan 7807 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4048 | 12 Nisan 7808 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4049 | 14 Nisan 7809 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4050 | 14 Nisan 7810 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4051 | 12 Nisan 7811 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4052 | 14 Nisan 7812 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4053 | 14 Nisan 7813 |
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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