Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4342 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 579 | 14 Nisan 4339 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 580 | 14 Nisan 4340 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 581 | 14 Nisan 4341 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 582 | 14 Nisan 4342 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 583 | 14 Nisan 4343 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 584 | 14 Nisan 4344 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 585 | 14 Nisan 4345 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 586 | 14 Nisan 4346 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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