Around these Days of Awe, especially Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) it's customary to give a donation called "Pidyon Hanefesh" (Redemption of the Spirit) to a worthy individual who will pray on your behalf. This is a custom taught by the kabbalists and Hasidic masters including Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
The redemption (Pidyon) accompanied by the worthy individual's prayer on behalf of the giver, cancels and "sweetens" hash judgments, allowing for the blessing to flow into the giver's life at all levels.
A formula for Pidyon attributed to Rebbe Nachman said to be found in his handwriting is printed at the beginning of his books printed by the Oddesser fund. It includes kabbalistic concepts and connections with holy names of the Creator. Part of it reads (translated):
"May it be Your (God's) will, that the judgments, and harsh powers be sweetened over [name of giver and mother's name] through an upper wonder, great kindness, and complete and simple mercy, with no influence of judgment at all, amen."
The Pidyon is a wonderful custom we inherited from the righteous ones before. Rav Dror solemnly performs the Pidyon Nefesh on behalf of the givers with an open heart and honest intentions.
Our recommended donation amount is $180 per family, but Rav Dror is happy to perform the Pidyon Nefesh for any amount a family is able to give. This way, everyone who wants to participate in this holy custom will be able to.
Please include each family members name and their mothers name in the “dedication” space on www.emunah.com/donate.
Pidyon Nefesh donations recieved after Yom Kippur will be done before Sukkot.
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