Ta’anit Bechorot 3180 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6940
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6940 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 3177 | 14 Nisan 6937 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3178 | 14 Nisan 6938 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3179 | 14 Nisan 6939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3180 | 14 Nisan 6940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3181 | 14 Nisan 6941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3182 | 14 Nisan 6942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3183 | 14 Nisan 6943 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3184 | 14 Nisan 6944 |
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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