Ta’anit Bechorot 8449 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12209
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12209 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 8446 | 14 Nisan 12206 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8447 | 14 Nisan 12207 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8448 | 14 Nisan 12208 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8449 | 14 Nisan 12209 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8450 | 14 Nisan 12210 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8451 | 14 Nisan 12211 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8452 | 14 Nisan 12212 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8453 | 12 Nisan 12213 |
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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