Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 4718 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 955 | 14 Nisan 4715 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 956 | 14 Nisan 4716 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 957 | 14 Nisan 4717 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 958 | 14 Nisan 4718 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 959 | 12 Nisan 4719 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 960 | 14 Nisan 4720 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 961 | 14 Nisan 4721 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 962 | 12 Nisan 4722 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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