Ta’anit Bechorot 1379 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5139
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5139 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 1376 | 14 Nisan 5136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1377 | 14 Nisan 5137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1378 | 14 Nisan 5138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1379 | 14 Nisan 5139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1380 | 14 Nisan 5140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1381 | 14 Nisan 5141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1382 | 12 Nisan 5142 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1383 | 14 Nisan 5143 |
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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