Ta’anit Bechorot 5389 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9149
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9149 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 5386 | 14 Nisan 9146 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5387 | 14 Nisan 9147 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5388 | 12 Nisan 9148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5389 | 14 Nisan 9149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5390 | 14 Nisan 9150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5391 | 14 Nisan 9151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5392 | 14 Nisan 9152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5393 | 14 Nisan 9153 |
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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