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The Talmud discusses another case concerning the order of the blessings: R' Simlai attended a redemption of the firstborn son. The celebrants raised a dilemma before him with regard to the blessings. First they noted that it is obvious that the blessing over the redemption of a firstborn son, whic
The Talmud explains the two sides of the dilemma. It can be suggested that the priest recites the blessing, as he benefits from the 5 sela he receives when the boy is redeemed. The blessing of sheheḥiyanu is generally recited by the one who receives the benefit. Or, perhaps the father of the son re