Ta’anit Bechorot 5580 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 9340
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 9340 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 5577 | 14 Nisan 9337 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5578 | 14 Nisan 9338 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5579 | 14 Nisan 9339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5580 | 14 Nisan 9340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5581 | 14 Nisan 9341 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5582 | 14 Nisan 9342 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5583 | 14 Nisan 9343 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 5584 | 12 Nisan 9344 |
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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