Ta’anit Bechorot 4269 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8029
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8029 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 4266 | 14 Nisan 8026 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4267 | 14 Nisan 8027 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4268 | 14 Nisan 8028 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4269 | 14 Nisan 8029 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4270 | 14 Nisan 8030 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4271 | 12 Nisan 8031 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4272 | 14 Nisan 8032 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4273 | 14 Nisan 8033 |
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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