Fast of the Firstborn
This Monday - Erev Pesach - is the Fast of the Firstborn. It is customary for all firstborn males to fast in order to recall the tenth and final plague which God inflicted upon the Egyptians. Additionally, it is common practice to participate in a siyum - the completion of a talmudic text - in order to remove the obligation of fasting.
Several scholars have suggested that a better method is to "redeem the fast" by giving charity. This was most famously explained by the 20th century halachic decisor, Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Henkin.
It makes sense to follow Rav Henkin's advice. Please do so below. Or venmo us! (@sixthstreetsynagogue)
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Sat, April 19 2025
21 Nisan 5785
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