Ta’anit Bechorot 799 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4559
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4559 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 796 | 14 Nisan 4556 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 797 | 14 Nisan 4557 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 798 | 14 Nisan 4558 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 799 | 14 Nisan 4559 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 800 | 14 Nisan 4560 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 801 | 14 Nisan 4561 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 802 | 14 Nisan 4562 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 803 | 14 Nisan 4563 |
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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