Ta’anit Bechorot 560 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4320
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4320 occurred 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 557 | 14 Nisan 4317 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 558 | 14 Nisan 4318 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 559 | 14 Nisan 4319 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 560 | 14 Nisan 4320 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 561 | 14 Nisan 4321 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 562 | 14 Nisan 4322 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 563 | 12 Nisan 4323 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 564 | 14 Nisan 4324 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
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The Jewish Holidays
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