Ta’anit Bechorot 939 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4699
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4699 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 936 | 14 Nisan 4696 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 937 | 14 Nisan 4697 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 938 | 14 Nisan 4698 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 939 | 12 Nisan 4699 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 940 | 14 Nisan 4700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 941 | 14 Nisan 4701 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 942 | 14 Nisan 4702 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 943 | 14 Nisan 4703 |
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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