Ta’anit Bechorot 4189 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7949
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7949 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 4186 | 14 Nisan 7946 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4187 | 14 Nisan 7947 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4188 | 14 Nisan 7948 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4189 | 14 Nisan 7949 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4190 | 14 Nisan 7950 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4191 | 14 Nisan 7951 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4192 | 14 Nisan 7952 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4193 | 14 Nisan 7953 |
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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