Ta’anit Bechorot 1299 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5059
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5059 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 1296 | 14 Nisan 5056 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1297 | 14 Nisan 5057 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1298 | 14 Nisan 5058 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1299 | 14 Nisan 5059 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1300 | 14 Nisan 5060 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1301 | 14 Nisan 5061 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1302 | 14 Nisan 5062 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1303 | 14 Nisan 5063 |
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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