Ta’anit Bechorot 299 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4059
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4059 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 296 | 12 Nisan 4056 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 297 | 14 Nisan 4057 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 298 | 14 Nisan 4058 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 299 | 14 Nisan 4059 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 300 | 14 Nisan 4060 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 301 | 14 Nisan 4061 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 302 | 14 Nisan 4062 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 303 | 14 Nisan 4063 |
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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