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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 Judahites
B) The Kohanim
C) The Levites
D) The Israelites
  • 2. What is the amount traditionally paid to redeem a firstborn son?
A) Five silver shekels
B) Ten silver shekels
C) Three silver shekels
D) One silver shekel
  • 3. What does the term 'Pidyon Haben' refer to?
A) A family feast
B) A mourning ritual
C) The redemption of the firstborn son
D) The naming ceremony for a boy
  • 4. When is the ceremony of Pidyon Haben typically performed?
A) On the 8th day after birth
B) On the 31st day after birth
C) On the 40th day after birth
D) On the 1st day after birth
  • 5. What animal is sometimes involved in the Pidyon Haben process?
A) A sheep
B) A cow
C) A goat
D) A donkey
  • 6. What is the significance of the Shekalim in the Pidyon Haben?
A) They are religious texts
B) They symbolize wealth
C) They are used for the redemption price
D) They are a form of currency
  • 7. What does the father recite during the Pidyon Haben ceremony?
A) A prayer for the community
B) A verse from the Torah
C) A song of praise
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 signifies a community's approval
C) It indicates the importance of lineage
D) It emphasizes dedicating the child to God
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