Ta’anit Bechorot 8680 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 12440
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12440 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 8677 | 14 Nisan 12437 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8678 | 14 Nisan 12438 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8679 | 14 Nisan 12439 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8680 | 12 Nisan 12440 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8681 | 14 Nisan 12441 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8682 | 14 Nisan 12442 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8683 | 14 Nisan 12443 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8684 | 14 Nisan 12444 |
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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