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The Redemption of the Firstborn
Contributed by: Bartlett
  • 1. According to the Torah, which tribe was not required to redeem their firstborn sons?
A) The Levites
B) The Israelites
C) The Kohanim
D) The Judahites
  • 2. What is the amount traditionally paid to redeem a firstborn son?
A) Ten silver shekels
B) One silver shekel
C) Five silver shekels
D) Three silver shekels
  • 3. What does the term 'Pidyon Haben' refer to?
A) The naming ceremony for a boy
B) A family feast
C) A mourning ritual
D) The redemption of the firstborn son
  • 4. What animal is sometimes involved in the Pidyon Haben process?
A) A donkey
B) A cow
C) A goat
D) A sheep
  • 5. When is the ceremony of Pidyon Haben typically performed?
A) On the 8th day after birth
B) On the 40th day after birth
C) On the 1st day after birth
D) On the 31st day after birth
  • 6. What is the significance of the Shekalim in the Pidyon Haben?
A) They are a form of currency
B) They are used for the redemption price
C) They symbolize wealth
D) They are religious texts
  • 7. What does the father recite during the Pidyon Haben ceremony?
A) A song of praise
B) A verse from the Torah
C) A prayer for the community
D) A blessing to redeem his son
  • 8. How does the Pidyon Haben reflect on parental responsibility?
A) It highlights the father's wealth
B) It emphasizes dedicating the child to God
C) It indicates the importance of lineage
D) It signifies a community's approval
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