Ta’anit Bechorot 879 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4639
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4639 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 876 | 14 Nisan 4636 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 877 | 14 Nisan 4637 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 878 | 14 Nisan 4638 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 879 | 14 Nisan 4639 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 880 | 14 Nisan 4640 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 881 | 12 Nisan 4641 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 882 | 14 Nisan 4642 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 883 | 14 Nisan 4643 |
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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