Ta’anit Bechorot 849 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4609
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4609 occurred 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 846 | 14 Nisan 4606 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 847 | 14 Nisan 4607 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 848 | 14 Nisan 4608 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 849 | 14 Nisan 4609 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 850 | 14 Nisan 4610 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 851 | 14 Nisan 4611 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 852 | 14 Nisan 4612 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 853 | 14 Nisan 4613 |
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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