Ta’anit Bechorot 6249 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10009
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10009 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 6246 | 14 Nisan 10006 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6247 | 12 Nisan 10007 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6248 | 14 Nisan 10008 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6249 | 14 Nisan 10009 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6250 | 12 Nisan 10010 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6251 | 14 Nisan 10011 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6252 | 14 Nisan 10012 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6253 | 14 Nisan 10013 |
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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