Ta’anit Bechorot 3780 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7540
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7540 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 3777 | 12 Nisan 7537 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3778 | 14 Nisan 7538 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3779 | 14 Nisan 7539 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3780 | 14 Nisan 7540 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3781 | 12 Nisan 7541 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3782 | 14 Nisan 7542 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3783 | 14 Nisan 7543 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3784 | 12 Nisan 7544 |
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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