Ta’anit Bechorot 219 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3979
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3979 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 216 | 14 Nisan 3976 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 217 | 14 Nisan 3977 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 218 | 12 Nisan 3978 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 219 | 14 Nisan 3979 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 220 | 14 Nisan 3980 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 221 | 12 Nisan 3981 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 222 | 14 Nisan 3982 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 223 | 14 Nisan 3983 |
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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The Jewish Holidays
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