Ta’anit Bechorot 9529 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13289
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13289 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 9526 | 14 Nisan 13286 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9527 | 14 Nisan 13287 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9528 | 14 Nisan 13288 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9529 | 14 Nisan 13289 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9530 | 14 Nisan 13290 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9531 | 14 Nisan 13291 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9532 | 14 Nisan 13292 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9533 | 14 Nisan 13293 |
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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