Ta’anit Bechorot 3940 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7700
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7700 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 3937 | 14 Nisan 7697 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3938 | 14 Nisan 7698 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3939 | 14 Nisan 7699 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3940 | 14 Nisan 7700 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3941 | 14 Nisan 7701 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3942 | 14 Nisan 7702 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3943 | 14 Nisan 7703 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 3944 | 14 Nisan 7704 |
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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