Ta’anit Bechorot 1080 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4840
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4840 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 1077 | 14 Nisan 4837 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1078 | 14 Nisan 4838 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1079 | 14 Nisan 4839 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1080 | 14 Nisan 4840 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1081 | 14 Nisan 4841 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1082 | 14 Nisan 4842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1083 | 14 Nisan 4843 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1084 | 12 Nisan 4844 |
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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