Ta’anit Bechorot 319 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4079
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4079 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 316 | 12 Nisan 4076 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 317 | 14 Nisan 4077 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 318 | 14 Nisan 4078 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 319 | 12 Nisan 4079 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 320 | 14 Nisan 4080 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 321 | 14 Nisan 4081 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 322 | 14 Nisan 4082 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 323 | 12 Nisan 4083 |
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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