Ta’anit Bechorot 1059 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4819
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4819 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 1056 | 14 Nisan 4816 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1057 | 12 Nisan 4817 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1058 | 14 Nisan 4818 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1059 | 14 Nisan 4819 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1060 | 12 Nisan 4820 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1061 | 14 Nisan 4821 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1062 | 14 Nisan 4822 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1063 | 14 Nisan 4823 |
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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