Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 5942 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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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2179 | 14 Nisan 5939 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2180 | 14 Nisan 5940 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2181 | 14 Nisan 5941 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2182 | 14 Nisan 5942 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2183 | 14 Nisan 5943 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2184 | 14 Nisan 5944 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2185 | 14 Nisan 5945 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2186 | 14 Nisan 5946 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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