Ta’anit Bechorot 8289 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12049
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12049 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 8286 | 14 Nisan 12046 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8287 | 14 Nisan 12047 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8288 | 14 Nisan 12048 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8289 | 14 Nisan 12049 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8290 | 14 Nisan 12050 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8291 | 14 Nisan 12051 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8292 | 14 Nisan 12052 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8293 | 14 Nisan 12053 |
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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