Ta’anit Bechorot 4569 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8329
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8329 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 4566 | 14 Nisan 8326 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4567 | 14 Nisan 8327 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4568 | 14 Nisan 8328 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4569 | 12 Nisan 8329 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4570 | 14 Nisan 8330 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4571 | 14 Nisan 8331 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4572 | 12 Nisan 8332 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4573 | 14 Nisan 8333 |
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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