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I am the daughter of a Cohen (a member of the Jewish priestly family) and have recently started keeping Torah and Mitzvot. Before I became religious I behaved as do many not-yet-religious girls, including having intimate relations with a gentile. Now, thank G-d, I married a G-d fearing Jew (not a Cohen, since I was not allowed to marry one) and am expecting a first-born son. What is the law regarding the mitzva of Pidyon haBen (redemption of the first-born)?

There are no hard and fast rules about white shirts. In general, a white shirt is considered to be a modest but respectable garment, and a person should wear clothing that is respectable.


Also, part of the day is spent standing in prayer in front of the Creator, and this certainly warrants respectable attire.


In any case, the main thing is not the external garments, but rather the spiritual ones, namely, a person’s thought, speech, and deed. Physical clothing is only a means to the end, the goal being purity of spiritual garments.

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