Pidyon HaBen via Agent and Splitting Payment Between Two Kohanim

From: Rabbi Moshe Sofer

To: Rabbi Meir

Description

The Chasam Sofer clarifies that sending one's own money to a Kohen through a messenger is valid delivery, not prohibited agency, correcting a widespread misreading of the Rivash. He further rules that one should not initially divide the five sela'im between two Kohanim due to a chatzi shiur concern, though the obligation is fulfilled after the fact.

Source: Shu"t Chasam Sofer YD §297

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