Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 12817 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 9054 | 14 Nisan 12814 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9055 | 14 Nisan 12815 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9056 | 14 Nisan 12816 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9057 | 14 Nisan 12817 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9058 | 14 Nisan 12818 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9059 | 14 Nisan 12819 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9060 | 14 Nisan 12820 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 9061 | 14 Nisan 12821 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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