Ta’anit Bechorot 4280 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 8040
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8040 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 4277 | 14 Nisan 8037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4278 | 12 Nisan 8038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4279 | 14 Nisan 8039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4280 | 14 Nisan 8040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4281 | 14 Nisan 8041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4282 | 14 Nisan 8042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4283 | 14 Nisan 8043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4284 | 14 Nisan 8044 |
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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