Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8242 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 4479 | 14 Nisan 8239 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4480 | 14 Nisan 8240 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4481 | 14 Nisan 8241 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4482 | 14 Nisan 8242 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4483 | 14 Nisan 8243 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4484 | 14 Nisan 8244 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4485 | 14 Nisan 8245 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4486 | 14 Nisan 8246 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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