Ta’anit Bechorot 7389 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11149
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11149 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 7386 | 14 Nisan 11146 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7387 | 12 Nisan 11147 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7388 | 14 Nisan 11148 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7389 | 14 Nisan 11149 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7390 | 14 Nisan 11150 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7391 | 12 Nisan 11151 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7392 | 14 Nisan 11152 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7393 | 14 Nisan 11153 |
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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