Ta’anit Bechorot 4169 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7929
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7929 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 4166 | 14 Nisan 7926 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4167 | 14 Nisan 7927 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4168 | 14 Nisan 7928 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4169 | 14 Nisan 7929 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4170 | 14 Nisan 7930 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4171 | 14 Nisan 7931 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4172 | 14 Nisan 7932 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4173 | 12 Nisan 7933 |
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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