Ta’anit Bechorot 1419 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5179
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5179 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 1416 | 12 Nisan 5176 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1417 | 14 Nisan 5177 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1418 | 14 Nisan 5178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1419 | 14 Nisan 5179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1420 | 14 Nisan 5180 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1421 | 14 Nisan 5181 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1422 | 14 Nisan 5182 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1423 | 14 Nisan 5183 |
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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