Ta’anit Bechorot 5149 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8909
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8909 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 5146 | 14 Nisan 8906 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5147 | 14 Nisan 8907 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5148 | 14 Nisan 8908 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5149 | 14 Nisan 8909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5150 | 14 Nisan 8910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5151 | 14 Nisan 8911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5152 | 14 Nisan 8912 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5153 | 14 Nisan 8913 |
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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