Ta’anit Bechorot 780 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4540
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4540 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 777 | 14 Nisan 4537 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 778 | 14 Nisan 4538 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 779 | 14 Nisan 4539 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 780 | 14 Nisan 4540 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 781 | 14 Nisan 4541 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 782 | 14 Nisan 4542 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 783 | 12 Nisan 4543 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 784 | 14 Nisan 4544 |
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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