Ta’anit Bechorot 8009 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11769
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11769 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 8006 | 12 Nisan 11766 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8007 | 14 Nisan 11767 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8008 | 14 Nisan 11768 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8009 | 14 Nisan 11769 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8010 | 12 Nisan 11770 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8011 | 14 Nisan 11771 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8012 | 14 Nisan 11772 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8013 | 14 Nisan 11773 |
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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