Ta’anit Bechorot 1499 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5259
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5259 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 1496 | 14 Nisan 5256 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1497 | 14 Nisan 5257 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1498 | 14 Nisan 5258 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1499 | 14 Nisan 5259 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1500 | 12 Nisan 5260 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1501 | 14 Nisan 5261 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1502 | 14 Nisan 5262 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1503 | 14 Nisan 5263 |
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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