Ta’anit Bechorot 1839 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5599
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5599 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 1836 | 14 Nisan 5596 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1837 | 14 Nisan 5597 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1838 | 14 Nisan 5598 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1839 | 14 Nisan 5599 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1840 | 14 Nisan 5600 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1841 | 14 Nisan 5601 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1842 | 14 Nisan 5602 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1843 | 14 Nisan 5603 |
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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