Ta’anit Bechorot 639 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4399
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4399 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 636 | 14 Nisan 4396 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 637 | 14 Nisan 4397 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 638 | 14 Nisan 4398 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 639 | 14 Nisan 4399 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 640 | 14 Nisan 4400 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 641 | 12 Nisan 4401 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 642 | 14 Nisan 4402 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 643 | 14 Nisan 4403 |
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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