Ta’anit Bechorot 929 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4689
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4689 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 926 | 14 Nisan 4686 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 927 | 14 Nisan 4687 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 928 | 14 Nisan 4688 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 929 | 14 Nisan 4689 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 930 | 14 Nisan 4690 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 931 | 14 Nisan 4691 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 932 | 14 Nisan 4692 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 933 | 14 Nisan 4693 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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