Firsts (Reishit) – Including Pidyon HaBein
Introduction Jews thank God for His blessings by giving Him the “first” (reishit) of various products (as well as a tenth/ma’aser of agricultural and other wealth). “First” applies to: First-Born/Petter Rechem First-born male children/petter rechem (redeemed with money). First-born male kosher domestic animals (calf, lamb, kid)/petter rechem (in Temple times: sacrificed on altar; now, permanent holy status). First-born male donkeys/petter rechemchamor (redeemed with […]