A unique Pidyon HaBen was held for the grandson of the Spinka Rebbe of Beit Shemesh — the son of his son-in-law and great-grandson of the Biala-Pshischa Rebbe. The simcha took place at the Royal Hall in Bnei Brak.
In an uncommon scene, the baby was redeemed by nine distinguished Kohanim*, each known for their yichus and lineage, representing various kehillos and traditions. Leading the group was the Spinka Rebbe of Bnei Brak himself, who performed the primary Pidyon.
The event drew a large crowd of chassidim and family members, who joined together in celebrating the treasured mitzvah.
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Sure sounds like ??-?????
Sorry, I am trying to understand this article (maybe I am just tired).
If the Spinka Rebba is a Cohen, and his daughter is a bas Cohen, isnt the grandchild patur from Pidyon?
@147
He didn?t make 9 brochos. He gave 5 separate selaim to each of the 9 kohanim.
@bitultorah24-7
There are probably more than 30 distinct Spinka Rebbes. The grandfather of the baby is named Weiss. The Kohen is named Kahana. There are also Horowitzes.
Is there any major for this anywhere to have more than one Cohen do a pidyon haben? It sounds like kol hamosif gorea. Which Cohen gets the $? If it’s split then doesn’t that invalidate the whole transaction? This is a very strange story
What is the purpose of this?
Now his Chasidim will try to emulate his “holy” ways?