Pidyon haben
The pidyon haben is a Jewish life cycle event that takes place at the age of 1 Jewish month. The Jewish child is “redeemed” before God, to show the parents want the child. A few coins are given to a rabbi during this ceremony.
Pidyon Haben Media
The silver tray, the silver coins and the glass for the wine
Redemption of the First-born (1724), from Juedisches Ceremoniel
Pidyon haben coin from Israel, 1974. In the collection of the Jewish Museum of Switzerland. Such coins are offered in sets of 5 by the Bank of Israel.
