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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 Kohanim
B) The Israelites
C) The Judahites
D) The Levites
  • 2. What is the amount traditionally paid to redeem a firstborn son?
A) Ten silver shekels
B) One silver shekel
C) Three silver shekels
D) Five silver shekels
  • 3. What does the term 'Pidyon Haben' refer to?
A) A family feast
B) The naming ceremony for a boy
C) The redemption of the firstborn son
D) A mourning ritual
  • 4. 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
  • 5. What animal is sometimes involved in the Pidyon Haben process?
A) A sheep
B) A goat
C) A donkey
D) A cow
  • 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 are religious texts
D) They symbolize wealth
  • 7. What does the father recite during the Pidyon Haben ceremony?
A) A blessing to redeem his son
B) A verse from the Torah
C) A prayer for the community
D) A song of praise
  • 8. How does the Pidyon Haben reflect on parental responsibility?
A) It highlights the father's wealth
B) It signifies a community's approval
C) It indicates the importance of lineage
D) It emphasizes dedicating the child to God
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