Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5459 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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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1696 | 14 Nisan 5456 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1697 | 14 Nisan 5457 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1698 | 14 Nisan 5458 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1699 | 14 Nisan 5459 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1700 | 12 Nisan 5460 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1701 | 14 Nisan 5461 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1702 | 14 Nisan 5462 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 1703 | 12 Nisan 5463 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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