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Judaism grants a special status to the firstborn male child. In every home, the birth of the first child is a special occasion pre­ceded by preparations and a sense of excitement.

The parents' attitude toward the newborn is usually one of awe mixed with doubt and hope that they are "doing the right thing."

With the birth of subsequent children, the feelings are more settled, and preparations become more routine. The special excitement and wonder accompanying the birth of the firstborn male is cap­tured in Judaism in the special ceremony for the redemption of the first son, pidyon ha-ben.

quoted after www.mylearning judaism.com



Yoav at the Mt.Meiron. Portrait

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