Ta’anit Bechorot 979 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4739
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4739 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 976 | 14 Nisan 4736 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 977 | 14 Nisan 4737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 978 | 14 Nisan 4738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 979 | 14 Nisan 4739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 980 | 14 Nisan 4740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 981 | 14 Nisan 4741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 982 | 14 Nisan 4742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 983 | 14 Nisan 4743 |
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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