Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4588 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 825 | 14 Nisan 4585 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 826 | 14 Nisan 4586 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 827 | 14 Nisan 4587 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 828 | 14 Nisan 4588 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 829 | 14 Nisan 4589 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 830 | 14 Nisan 4590 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 831 | 14 Nisan 4591 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 832 | 14 Nisan 4592 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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