Ta’anit Bechorot 1899 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5659
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5659 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 1896 | 12 Nisan 5656 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1897 | 14 Nisan 5657 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1898 | 14 Nisan 5658 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1899 | 12 Nisan 5659 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1900 | 14 Nisan 5660 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1901 | 14 Nisan 5661 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1902 | 14 Nisan 5662 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1903 | 12 Nisan 5663 |
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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