The Original Godfather: How Pidyon HaBen Shaped a Christian Concept Explore the ancient Jewish ceremony of Pidyon HaBen—redeeming the firstborn son—and how its priestly origins inspired the Christian concept of godparents. The Hidden Roots of a Familiar Role The “godparent” is a well-known figure in Christian culture: a spiritual mentor or symbolic guardian. But few…read more
A Pidyon HaBen certificate is a good way to commemorate your pidyon event. Our pidon certificate is custom made to include the names and places of your event and prints on a 13″ x 19″ old-world parchment paper – it is signed at the ceremony by two witnesses and the redeeming kohen. Our Pidyon certificate prints…read more
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Pidyon HaBen is a clear מצוות עשה מן התורה, the torah commands bnei yisroel קדש לי כל בכור פטר – כל רחם בבני ישראל “Sanctify to me every firstborn, the first opening of every womb among the children of Israel”. The kohen is thus the direct personal messenger of השם to accept the redemption from the…read more