Ta’anit Bechorot 1519 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5279
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5279 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 1516 | 14 Nisan 5276 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1517 | 14 Nisan 5277 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1518 | 14 Nisan 5278 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1519 | 14 Nisan 5279 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1520 | 14 Nisan 5280 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1521 | 14 Nisan 5281 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1522 | 14 Nisan 5282 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1523 | 14 Nisan 5283 |
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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