Pidyon HaBen is a popular מצוות עשה (Torah commandment) that is performed both in Israel and outside of the land of Israel. The mitzvah is applicable to the Jewish nation and only applies to a male firstborn.
As the kohen who is chosen by the parents to do the pidyon, it is important that you not lose focus of the main part of this mitzvah; that the father gives you the five silver coins that become yours totally and unconditionally. With that said, taking the time to read the few articles below will re-freshen your knowledge of the particulars of the מצוה and the pidyon ceremony that you will officiate at;
- Redemption; which firstborns does the kohen need to redeem?
- Choosing a kohen? -let us help you
- Avoid disqualifying the pidyon; those coins are yours all the way
- Minhagei Pidyon HaBen (Pidyon HaBen customs)
In Israel
Performing a Pidyon HaBen in Israel? get in touch with www.pidyon.net for tips, idea’s and more.
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