Ta’anit Bechorot 5309 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9069
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9069 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 5306 | 14 Nisan 9066 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5307 | 14 Nisan 9067 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5308 | 14 Nisan 9068 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5309 | 14 Nisan 9069 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5310 | 12 Nisan 9070 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5311 | 14 Nisan 9071 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5312 | 14 Nisan 9072 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5313 | 12 Nisan 9073 |
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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