Ta’anit Bechorot 1099 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4859
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4859 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 1096 | 14 Nisan 4856 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1097 | 14 Nisan 4857 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1098 | 14 Nisan 4858 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1099 | 14 Nisan 4859 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1100 | 14 Nisan 4860 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1101 | 14 Nisan 4861 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1102 | 14 Nisan 4862 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1103 | 14 Nisan 4863 |
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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