Ta’anit Bechorot 4180 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 7940
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 7940 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 4177 | 14 Nisan 7937 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4178 | 14 Nisan 7938 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4179 | 14 Nisan 7939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4180 | 12 Nisan 7940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4181 | 14 Nisan 7941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4182 | 14 Nisan 7942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4183 | 14 Nisan 7943 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4184 | 14 Nisan 7944 |
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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