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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew 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
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