Ta’anit Bechorot 539 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4299
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4299 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 536 | 12 Nisan 4296 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 537 | 14 Nisan 4297 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 538 | 14 Nisan 4298 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 539 | 12 Nisan 4299 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 540 | 14 Nisan 4300 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 541 | 14 Nisan 4301 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 542 | 14 Nisan 4302 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 543 | 12 Nisan 4303 |
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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