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A child is not considered fully "established" until he is has survived his first month. Therefore, a Pidyon Haben should take place on...
The Pidyon Haben is normally held in a synagogue, small hall, or at home -- if it can accommodate the small crowd. Close family and friends are invited --...
The act of Pidyon Haben is one that inspires G-d's blessing to all who participate in the celebration of the mitzvah. It is for this reason that one...
The Torah says the child must be redeemed for five selaim, a silver coin of ancient times. Five selaim equal approximately 100 grams of silver. Today...
The obligation to redeem the firstborn son is the father's. If the father fails to do so or he cannot, the Bet Din (Jewish Court) does it. A firstborn...
"For every firstborn of the Children of Israel became mine, of man and livestock; on the day I struck every firstborn in the land of Egypt I...
It is considered a big zechut (privilege) to partake of the meal celebrating a Pidyon Haben. Food served at this meal has the ability to bring atonement...
The firstborn child of a mother, if it is a male baby, is required to have a pidyon haben -- even if the father already has other children. This...
