Ta’anit Bechorot 4249 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8009
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8009 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.
Read more from Judaism 101 or Wikipedia
Advertisement
Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4246 | 14 Nisan 8006 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4247 | 14 Nisan 8007 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4248 | 14 Nisan 8008 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4249 | 14 Nisan 8009 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4250 | 14 Nisan 8010 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4251 | 12 Nisan 8011 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4252 | 14 Nisan 8012 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4253 | 14 Nisan 8013 |
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
by Michael Strassfeld
When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting Hebcal.