Ta’anit Bechorot 5380 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9140
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9140 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 5377 | 14 Nisan 9137 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5378 | 14 Nisan 9138 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5379 | 14 Nisan 9139 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5380 | 14 Nisan 9140 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5381 | 14 Nisan 9141 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5382 | 14 Nisan 9142 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5383 | 14 Nisan 9143 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5384 | 12 Nisan 9144 |
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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