Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 8459 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 4696 | 14 Nisan 8456 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4697 | 14 Nisan 8457 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4698 | 12 Nisan 8458 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4699 | 14 Nisan 8459 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4700 | 14 Nisan 8460 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4701 | 12 Nisan 8461 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4702 | 14 Nisan 8462 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 4703 | 14 Nisan 8463 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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