Ta’anit Bechorot 1160 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 4920
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Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4920 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 1157 | 14 Nisan 4917 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1158 | 12 Nisan 4918 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1159 | 14 Nisan 4919 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1160 | 14 Nisan 4920 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1161 | 14 Nisan 4921 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1162 | 12 Nisan 4922 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1163 | 14 Nisan 4923 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1164 | 14 Nisan 4924 |
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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