Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12619 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 8856 | 12 Nisan 12616 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8857 | 14 Nisan 12617 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8858 | 14 Nisan 12618 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8859 | 14 Nisan 12619 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8860 | 14 Nisan 12620 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8861 | 14 Nisan 12621 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8862 | 14 Nisan 12622 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 8863 | 14 Nisan 12623 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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