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Pidyon Haben

Pidyon Haben

Mazel Tov!
Your first-born son is now a month old, and it's time to Pidyon Haben.
Pidyon Haben is the rite observed for first-born sons when they are 31 days old. In this ritual, the father of the infant redeems his son by payment of five pure silver coins to a priest (Cohen). The source for the Pidyon ritual is biblical...

Who Redeems Who?

The redemption ritual is not performed for all children; it is a rare ritual even within the observant community. Therefore, there's a high probability that you will not...

Where and When

When Is the Ritual Scheduled? What are the arrangements for the Ritual? How Is the Priest Chosen?

Preparations

Who Is Invited to the Ceremony? How Is the Infant Dressed? What Is Packed for the Ceremony?

The Ceremony

The redemption ceremony is fundamentally the same for all Jews. But there are slightly differing versions among various communities...

Useful Information

How Much Will It Cost, Where to Buy Coins, Finding a Cohen...

General Information

Historical Background, Sources and Bibliography...
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