Ta’anit Bechorot 379 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4139
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4139 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 376 | 14 Nisan 4136 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 377 | 14 Nisan 4137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 378 | 14 Nisan 4138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 379 | 14 Nisan 4139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 380 | 14 Nisan 4140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 381 | 14 Nisan 4141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 382 | 14 Nisan 4142 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 383 | 14 Nisan 4143 |
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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