Ta’anit Bechorot 279 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4039
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4039 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 276 | 12 Nisan 4036 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 277 | 14 Nisan 4037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 278 | 14 Nisan 4038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 279 | 14 Nisan 4039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 280 | 14 Nisan 4040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 281 | 14 Nisan 4041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 282 | 14 Nisan 4042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 283 | 14 Nisan 4043 |
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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