Ta’anit Bechorot 8049 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11809
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11809 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 8046 | 14 Nisan 11806 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8047 | 14 Nisan 11807 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8048 | 14 Nisan 11808 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8049 | 14 Nisan 11809 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8050 | 14 Nisan 11810 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8051 | 14 Nisan 11811 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8052 | 14 Nisan 11812 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8053 | 14 Nisan 11813 |
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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