Ta’anit Bechorot 1360 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5120
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5120 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 1357 | 14 Nisan 5117 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1358 | 12 Nisan 5118 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1359 | 14 Nisan 5119 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1360 | 14 Nisan 5120 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1361 | 14 Nisan 5121 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1362 | 12 Nisan 5122 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1363 | 14 Nisan 5123 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1364 | 14 Nisan 5124 |
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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