Ta’anit Bechorot 1239 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4999
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4999 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 1236 | 12 Nisan 4996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1237 | 14 Nisan 4997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1238 | 14 Nisan 4998 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1239 | 14 Nisan 4999 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1240 | 12 Nisan 5000 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1241 | 14 Nisan 5001 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1242 | 14 Nisan 5002 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1243 | 14 Nisan 5003 |
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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