Ta’anit Bechorot 2180 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 5940
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5940 occurs at dawn 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 2177 | 12 Nisan 5937 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2178 | 14 Nisan 5938 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2179 | 14 Nisan 5939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2180 | 14 Nisan 5940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2181 | 14 Nisan 5941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2182 | 14 Nisan 5942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2183 | 14 Nisan 5943 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2184 | 14 Nisan 5944 |
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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