Ta’anit Bechorot 1580 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5340
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5340 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 1577 | 14 Nisan 5337 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1578 | 12 Nisan 5338 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1579 | 14 Nisan 5339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1580 | 14 Nisan 5340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1581 | 12 Nisan 5341 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1582 | 14 Nisan 5342 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1583 | 14 Nisan 5343 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1584 | 14 Nisan 5344 |
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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