Ta’anit Bechorot 1039 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4799
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4799 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 1036 | 14 Nisan 4796 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1037 | 12 Nisan 4797 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1038 | 14 Nisan 4798 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1039 | 14 Nisan 4799 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1040 | 14 Nisan 4800 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1041 | 14 Nisan 4801 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1042 | 14 Nisan 4802 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1043 | 14 Nisan 4803 |
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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