Ta’anit Bechorot 579 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4339
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4339 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 576 | 14 Nisan 4336 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 577 | 14 Nisan 4337 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 578 | 14 Nisan 4338 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 579 | 14 Nisan 4339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 580 | 14 Nisan 4340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 581 | 14 Nisan 4341 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 582 | 14 Nisan 4342 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 583 | 14 Nisan 4343 |
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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