Ta’anit Bechorot 1279 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5039
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5039 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 1276 | 14 Nisan 5036 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1277 | 14 Nisan 5037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1278 | 14 Nisan 5038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1279 | 14 Nisan 5039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1280 | 12 Nisan 5040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1281 | 14 Nisan 5041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1282 | 14 Nisan 5042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1283 | 14 Nisan 5043 |
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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