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