Ta’anit Bechorot 140 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 3900
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 3900 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 137 | 14 Nisan 3897 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 138 | 14 Nisan 3898 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 139 | 14 Nisan 3899 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 140 | 12 Nisan 3900 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 141 | 14 Nisan 3901 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 142 | 14 Nisan 3902 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 143 | 14 Nisan 3903 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 144 | 14 Nisan 3904 |
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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