Ta’anit Bechorot 4989 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8749
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8749 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 4986 | 14 Nisan 8746 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4987 | 14 Nisan 8747 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4988 | 14 Nisan 8748 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4989 | 14 Nisan 8749 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4990 | 14 Nisan 8750 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4991 | 14 Nisan 8751 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4992 | 12 Nisan 8752 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4993 | 14 Nisan 8753 |
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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