Ta’anit Bechorot 239 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3999
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3999 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 236 | 14 Nisan 3996 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 237 | 14 Nisan 3997 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 238 | 14 Nisan 3998 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 239 | 14 Nisan 3999 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 240 | 14 Nisan 4000 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 241 | 14 Nisan 4001 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 242 | 14 Nisan 4002 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 243 | 14 Nisan 4003 |
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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