Ta’anit Bechorot 4349 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8109
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8109 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 4346 | 14 Nisan 8106 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4347 | 14 Nisan 8107 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4348 | 14 Nisan 8108 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4349 | 12 Nisan 8109 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4350 | 14 Nisan 8110 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4351 | 14 Nisan 8111 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4352 | 14 Nisan 8112 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4353 | 12 Nisan 8113 |
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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