Ta’anit Bechorot 1439 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5199
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5199 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 1436 | 12 Nisan 5196 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1437 | 14 Nisan 5197 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1438 | 14 Nisan 5198 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1439 | 14 Nisan 5199 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1440 | 14 Nisan 5200 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1441 | 14 Nisan 5201 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1442 | 14 Nisan 5202 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1443 | 14 Nisan 5203 |
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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