Ta’anit Bechorot 7149 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10909
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10909 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 7146 | 14 Nisan 10906 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7147 | 14 Nisan 10907 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7148 | 14 Nisan 10908 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7149 | 14 Nisan 10909 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7150 | 14 Nisan 10910 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7151 | 14 Nisan 10911 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7152 | 14 Nisan 10912 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7153 | 14 Nisan 10913 |
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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