Ta’anit Bechorot 1680 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5440
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5440 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 1677 | 14 Nisan 5437 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1678 | 14 Nisan 5438 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1679 | 14 Nisan 5439 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1680 | 12 Nisan 5440 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1681 | 14 Nisan 5441 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1682 | 14 Nisan 5442 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1683 | 12 Nisan 5443 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1684 | 14 Nisan 5444 |
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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