Ta’anit Bechorot 5069 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8829
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8829 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 5066 | 12 Nisan 8826 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5067 | 14 Nisan 8827 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5068 | 14 Nisan 8828 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5069 | 14 Nisan 8829 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5070 | 12 Nisan 8830 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5071 | 14 Nisan 8831 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5072 | 14 Nisan 8832 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5073 | 14 Nisan 8833 |
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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