Ta’anit Bechorot 6280 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10040
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10040 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 6277 | 12 Nisan 10037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6278 | 14 Nisan 10038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6279 | 14 Nisan 10039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6280 | 14 Nisan 10040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6281 | 12 Nisan 10041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6282 | 14 Nisan 10042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6283 | 14 Nisan 10043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6284 | 14 Nisan 10044 |
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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