Ta’anit Bechorot 1180 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4940
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4940 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 1177 | 14 Nisan 4937 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1178 | 14 Nisan 4938 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1179 | 14 Nisan 4939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1180 | 14 Nisan 4940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1181 | 14 Nisan 4941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1182 | 12 Nisan 4942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1183 | 14 Nisan 4943 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1184 | 14 Nisan 4944 |
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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