Ta’anit Bechorot 4609 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8369
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8369 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 4606 | 14 Nisan 8366 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4607 | 14 Nisan 8367 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4608 | 14 Nisan 8368 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4609 | 14 Nisan 8369 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4610 | 14 Nisan 8370 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4611 | 14 Nisan 8371 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4612 | 14 Nisan 8372 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4613 | 14 Nisan 8373 |
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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