Ta’anit Bechorot 6980 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 10740
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 10740 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 6977 | 14 Nisan 10737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6978 | 14 Nisan 10738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6979 | 14 Nisan 10739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6980 | 14 Nisan 10740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6981 | 14 Nisan 10741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6982 | 14 Nisan 10742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6983 | 14 Nisan 10743 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 6984 | 14 Nisan 10744 |
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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