Ta’anit Bechorot 469 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4229
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4229 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 466 | 14 Nisan 4226 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 467 | 14 Nisan 4227 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 468 | 12 Nisan 4228 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 469 | 14 Nisan 4229 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 470 | 14 Nisan 4230 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 471 | 14 Nisan 4231 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 472 | 12 Nisan 4232 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 473 | 14 Nisan 4233 |
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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