Ta’anit Bechorot 7820 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 11580
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 11580 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 7817 | 14 Nisan 11577 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7818 | 14 Nisan 11578 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7819 | 14 Nisan 11579 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7820 | 14 Nisan 11580 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7821 | 14 Nisan 11581 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7822 | 14 Nisan 11582 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7823 | 14 Nisan 11583 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 7824 | 14 Nisan 11584 |
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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