Ta’anit Bechorot 7280 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11040
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11040 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 7277 | 14 Nisan 11037 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7278 | 14 Nisan 11038 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7279 | 14 Nisan 11039 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7280 | 14 Nisan 11040 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7281 | 14 Nisan 11041 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7282 | 14 Nisan 11042 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7283 | 14 Nisan 11043 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7284 | 14 Nisan 11044 |
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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