Ta’anit Bechorot 1819 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5579

Fast of the First Born ✡️

Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5579 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

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Ta’anit Bechorot 1816 14 Nisan 5576
Ta’anit Bechorot 1817 14 Nisan 5577
Ta’anit Bechorot 1818 14 Nisan 5578
Ta’anit Bechorot 1819 14 Nisan 5579
Ta’anit Bechorot 1820 14 Nisan 5580
Ta’anit Bechorot 1821 14 Nisan 5581
Ta’anit Bechorot 1822 14 Nisan 5582
Ta’anit Bechorot 1823 14 Nisan 5583

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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The Jewish Holidays
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