Ta’anit Bechorot 479 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4239
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4239 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 476 | 14 Nisan 4236 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 477 | 14 Nisan 4237 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 478 | 14 Nisan 4238 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 479 | 14 Nisan 4239 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 480 | 14 Nisan 4240 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 481 | 14 Nisan 4241 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 482 | 14 Nisan 4242 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 483 | 14 Nisan 4243 |
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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