Ta’anit Bechorot 9980 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 13740
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 13740 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 9977 | 14 Nisan 13737 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9978 | 14 Nisan 13738 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9979 | 14 Nisan 13739 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9980 | 14 Nisan 13740 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9981 | 14 Nisan 13741 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9982 | 12 Nisan 13742 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9983 | 14 Nisan 13743 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9984 | 14 Nisan 13744 |
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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