Ta’anit Bechorot 449 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4209
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4209 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 446 | 14 Nisan 4206 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 447 | 14 Nisan 4207 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 448 | 14 Nisan 4208 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 449 | 14 Nisan 4209 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 450 | 14 Nisan 4210 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 451 | 14 Nisan 4211 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 452 | 14 Nisan 4212 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 453 | 14 Nisan 4213 |
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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