Ta’anit Bechorot 1159 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4919

Fast of the First Born ✡️

Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4919 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Ta’anit Bechorot 1156 14 Nisan 4916
Ta’anit Bechorot 1157 14 Nisan 4917
Ta’anit Bechorot 1158 12 Nisan 4918
Ta’anit Bechorot 1159 14 Nisan 4919
Ta’anit Bechorot 1160 14 Nisan 4920
Ta’anit Bechorot 1161 14 Nisan 4921
Ta’anit Bechorot 1162 12 Nisan 4922
Ta’anit Bechorot 1163 14 Nisan 4923

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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The Jewish Holidays
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