Ta’anit Bechorot 199 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3959
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3959 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 196 | 14 Nisan 3956 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 197 | 14 Nisan 3957 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 198 | 12 Nisan 3958 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 199 | 14 Nisan 3959 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 200 | 14 Nisan 3960 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 201 | 14 Nisan 3961 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 202 | 14 Nisan 3962 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 203 | 14 Nisan 3963 |
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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