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Fast of the Firstborn
(redirected from Eve of Passover)

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Noun1.Fast of the Firstborn - (Judaism) a minor fast day on Nissan 14 that is observed only by firstborn males; it is observed on the day before Passover
Judaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
minor fast day - one of five minor fast days on the Jewish calendar


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It was the eve of Passover, two hours before sundown, and the freeway was bumper to bumper," Leah said.
Byline: FROM HEART TO HEART By Sabena Stark For The Register-Guard In my childhood home, the Seder on the eve of Passover was a time to transcend daily struggles and take delight in the miracle of continuity and survival.
 
 
 
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