Ta’anit Bechorot 4080 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7840
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7840 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 4077 | 14 Nisan 7837 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4078 | 12 Nisan 7838 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4079 | 14 Nisan 7839 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4080 | 14 Nisan 7840 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4081 | 14 Nisan 7841 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4082 | 12 Nisan 7842 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4083 | 14 Nisan 7843 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4084 | 14 Nisan 7844 |
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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