Ta’anit Bechorot 5369 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9129
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9129 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 5366 | 14 Nisan 9126 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5367 | 14 Nisan 9127 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5368 | 12 Nisan 9128 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5369 | 14 Nisan 9129 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5370 | 14 Nisan 9130 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5371 | 14 Nisan 9131 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5372 | 14 Nisan 9132 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5373 | 14 Nisan 9133 |
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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