Ta’anit Bechorot 7509 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11269
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11269 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 7506 | 14 Nisan 11266 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7507 | 14 Nisan 11267 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7508 | 14 Nisan 11268 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7509 | 12 Nisan 11269 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7510 | 14 Nisan 11270 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7511 | 14 Nisan 11271 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7512 | 12 Nisan 11272 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7513 | 14 Nisan 11273 |
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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