Ta’anit Bechorot 5429 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9189
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9189 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 5426 | 14 Nisan 9186 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5427 | 14 Nisan 9187 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5428 | 14 Nisan 9188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5429 | 14 Nisan 9189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5430 | 14 Nisan 9190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5431 | 14 Nisan 9191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5432 | 14 Nisan 9192 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5433 | 14 Nisan 9193 |
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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