Ta’anit Bechorot 1219 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4979
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4979 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 1216 | 14 Nisan 4976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1217 | 14 Nisan 4977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1218 | 14 Nisan 4978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1219 | 14 Nisan 4979 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1220 | 14 Nisan 4980 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1221 | 14 Nisan 4981 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1222 | 14 Nisan 4982 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1223 | 14 Nisan 4983 |
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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