Ta’anit Bechorot 429 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4189
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4189 occurred 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 426 | 14 Nisan 4186 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 427 | 14 Nisan 4187 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 428 | 14 Nisan 4188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 429 | 14 Nisan 4189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 430 | 14 Nisan 4190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 431 | 14 Nisan 4191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 432 | 14 Nisan 4192 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 433 | 14 Nisan 4193 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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