Ta’anit Bechorot 1859 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5619
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5619 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 1856 | 12 Nisan 5616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1857 | 14 Nisan 5617 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1858 | 14 Nisan 5618 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1859 | 14 Nisan 5619 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1860 | 14 Nisan 5620 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1861 | 14 Nisan 5621 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1862 | 14 Nisan 5622 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1863 | 14 Nisan 5623 |
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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