Ta’anit Bechorot 419 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4179
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4179 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 416 | 14 Nisan 4176 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 417 | 14 Nisan 4177 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 418 | 12 Nisan 4178 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 419 | 14 Nisan 4179 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 420 | 14 Nisan 4180 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 421 | 12 Nisan 4181 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 422 | 14 Nisan 4182 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 423 | 14 Nisan 4183 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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