Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4479 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 716 | 14 Nisan 4476 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 717 | 14 Nisan 4477 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 718 | 14 Nisan 4478 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 719 | 12 Nisan 4479 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 720 | 14 Nisan 4480 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 721 | 14 Nisan 4481 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 722 | 14 Nisan 4482 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 723 | 14 Nisan 4483 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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