Ta’anit Bechorot 660 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4420
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4420 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 657 | 14 Nisan 4417 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 658 | 14 Nisan 4418 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 659 | 14 Nisan 4419 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 660 | 14 Nisan 4420 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 661 | 12 Nisan 4421 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 662 | 14 Nisan 4422 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 663 | 14 Nisan 4423 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 664 | 12 Nisan 4424 |
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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