Ta’anit Bechorot 1939 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5699
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5699 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 1936 | 14 Nisan 5696 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1937 | 14 Nisan 5697 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1938 | 14 Nisan 5698 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1939 | 14 Nisan 5699 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1940 | 14 Nisan 5700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1941 | 14 Nisan 5701 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1942 | 14 Nisan 5702 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1943 | 14 Nisan 5703 |
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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